kolos — meaning in English

English meaning

• bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
• colossus noun A statue of enormous size, especially referring to famous ancient examples like the Colossus of Rhodes.
• hulk noun A large, bulky ship, especially an old one that is no longer seaworthy.

Senses

kolos is used for these senses in English:

• bull A large, strong man.
• colossus (by extension) Any creature or thing of gigantic size.
• hulk (bodybuilding) An excessively muscled person.

bull — full definition

1. noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
2. adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
3. noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
4. noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.

colossus — full definition

1. noun A statue of enormous size, especially referring to famous ancient examples like the Colossus of Rhodes.
2. noun A person or thing of enormous size, power, or influence.

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