beholder

English

/bɪˈhəʊldə/, /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.
  • (fantasy) A fictional monster in roleplaying games, a floating orb of flesh with a large mouth and many eyes on stalks.

Etymology

Suffix from English behold.

Origin

English

behold

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