Kraken

See also: kraken

English
A depiction of a Kraken.

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Norwegian kraken.

Pronunciation
  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈkɹɑːkən/
  • Hyphenation: kra‧ken

Proper noun

Kraken

  1. (Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid

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German

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Noun

Kraken f or m

  1. plural of Krake
  2. (obsolete, Magic: The Gathering) Synonym of Krake (“kraken”)

Proper noun

Kraken ? (genitive Kraken)

  1. (Norse mythology) Kraken

Portuguese

Proper noun

Kraken m

  1. (Norse mythology) Kraken (a gigantic squid)
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