monstruous
English
/ˈmɒnstɹʊəs/
adj
Definitions
- (now) Monstrous.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English monstruous derived from Old French monstrueuse derived from Latin mōnstrōsus, monstrosus.
Origin
Latin
mōnstrōsus, monstrosus
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- monstruousness English
- mōnstruōsus Latin
- mōnstrōsus, monstrosus Latin
- monstre Middle English
- monstrous Middle English
- monstruous Middle English
- monstrueuse Old French