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gigantomachy

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒʌɪganˈtɒməki/
Definition of gigantomachy

noun

  • (in Greek mythology) the struggle between the gods and the giants.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Greek gigantomakhia, from gigas, gigant- (see giant) + -makhia 'fighting'

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