answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It comes from the name "Gargantua", who was a large-mouthed giant in Rabelais' novels, written around 1600. The name refers to his big mouth, using a Portugese or Spanish word "garganta" which means throat. A related English word is "gargle"

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What language does the word gargantuan come from?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp