A "colossus" typically refers to something of immense size or significance, often used to describe a person or entity that has a powerful influence or presence. The term originally refers to the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue that symbolized strength and grandeur. In a more abstract sense, it can also denote a major figure in any field, such as a "colossus of industry" or "colossus of literature," indicating someone whose impact is monumental.
The first colossus was purchased by British Lord Elgin in 1801 for £35,000, which is equivalent to about £3 million today.
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An acyrologia is an inappropriate or improper use of a word - also known as a malapropism.
Extraterrestrial would be one long word for "out of this world."
In Kannada, we would say:Grahagalu
A skyscraper would be known as a colossus. The term "colossus" typically refers to something of immense size or importance, and skyscrapers are known for their towering height and impressive architectural significance. A baby and a pen would not typically be described as colossus due to their smaller size and scale in comparison to a skyscraper.
Colossus
The ancient greeks were the first. From Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossos, "large statue, especially the colossus of Rhodes").
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Colossus
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Colossus, giant, Goliath, monster
The word colossal comes from the Latin word "colossus," which means "gigantic" or "huge."
The Colossus of the Sun, also known as the Colossus of Rhodes, was located on the island of Rhodes in ancient Greece. It stood at the entrance of the harbor and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, the statue no longer exists, as it was destroyed by an earthquake around 226 BC, and its remnants were eventually sold off as scrap metal. The exact location of its original site is marked by a lighthouse known as the Colossus of Rhodes.
The statue of Helios known as the "Colossus of Rhodes" was erected in the city of Rhodes, Greece in 280 BCE. It snapped at the knees and fell during an earthquake in 226 BCE.It was ordered to be rebuilt, but workers refused to follow through with the project in fear that it would anger Helios.
It depends what number colossus it is
colossus was bulit in rhodes