noun
Kraken
KRA-kuhn
noun
1
A gigantic legendary sea monster, often pictured as an enormous octopus or squid capable of dragging ships underwater.
"In the film, the kraken rises from the depths to destroy the fleet."
"Sailors' tales of the kraken may have been inspired by real giant squid."
How to Use Kraken
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical giant sea monster from Scandinavian folklore.
Common pairings
release the kraken
the legendary kraken
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Etymology
Borrowed from Norwegian kraken, ultimately from Old Norse kraki ("crooked tree, hook"), describing something twisted or hooked like the creature's tentacles.