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colossus in Dutch

colossus in Dutch is kolos — colossus means a statue of enormous size, especially referring to famous ancient examples like the Colossus of Rhodes.

colossus in Dutch

kolos
noun
(by extension) Any creature or thing of gigantic size.

What does "colossus" mean?

  1. noun A statue of enormous size, especially referring to famous ancient examples like the Colossus of Rhodes.
    "The ancient colossus once stood at the harbor entrance, said to tower over passing ships."
  2. noun A person or thing of enormous size, power, or influence.
    "The company grew into a colossus of the tech industry."
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colossus in a sentence

  • The ancient colossus once stood at the harbor entrance, said to tower over passing ships.
  • The company grew into a colossus of the tech industry.

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What is "colossus" in Dutch?

"colossus" in Dutch is kolos. colossus means: A statue of enormous size, especially referring to famous ancient examples like the Colossus of Rhodes.

How do you use "colossus" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient colossus once stood at the harbor entrance, said to tower over passing ships." In Dutch, "colossus" is kolos.

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