monster

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɔnstər/

noun
Definitions
  • A monster, terrifying and dangerous creature.
  • An extremely antisocial person, especially a criminal.

Etymology

Derived from Latin monstrum.

Origin

Latin

monstrum

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