Cyclops
noun
A creature from Greek mythology with only one eye in the middle of its forehead.
In the story, Odysseus escaped from the cave of the Cyclops by blinding it.
Often appears as...
- blind the cyclops
- odysseus and the cyclops
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Literary
noun
A type of small, one-eyed animal, generally a type of tiny shrimp, that lives in fresh water.
Cyclops are common in ponds and lakes, where they eat smaller organisms.
Often appears as...
- cyclops in the pond
- tiny cyclops
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Scientific
noun
A machine part with a single hole or eye.
The cyclops in the engine needs replacing.
Often appears as...
- replace the cyclops
- damaged cyclops
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Technical
noun
A creature from Greek mythology with only one eye in the middle of its forehead.
In the story, Odysseus escaped from the cave of the Cyclops by blinding it.
Often appears as...
- blind the cyclops
- odysseus and the cyclops
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A type of small, one-eyed animal, generally a type of tiny shrimp, that lives in fresh water.
Cyclops are common in ponds and lakes, where they eat smaller organisms.
Often appears as...
- cyclops in the pond
- tiny cyclops
Usage tips
Scientific
noun
A machine part with a single hole or eye.
The cyclops in the engine needs replacing.
Often appears as...
- replace the cyclops
- damaged cyclops
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Originates from Greek myths; symbolizes monstrous beings or figures.
The cyclops in the mural loomed over the other mythological creatures.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Associations
Associated with anything large, one-eyed, or monstrous in modern descriptions.
The towering statue was like a cyclops overseeing the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe people perceived as being shortsighted or harsh.
The boss was called a cyclops for ignoring employees' pleas.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Originates from Greek myths; symbolizes monstrous beings or figures.
The cyclops in the mural loomed over the other mythological creatures.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Associations
Associated with anything large, one-eyed, or monstrous in modern descriptions.
The towering statue was like a cyclops overseeing the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe people perceived as being shortsighted or harsh.
The boss was called a cyclops for ignoring employees' pleas.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Originates from Greek myths; symbolizes monstrous beings or figures.
The cyclops in the mural loomed over the other mythological creatures.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Associations
Associated with anything large, one-eyed, or monstrous in modern descriptions.
The towering statue was like a cyclops overseeing the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe people perceived as being shortsighted or harsh.
The boss was called a cyclops for ignoring employees' pleas.
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The strange case of the...
After a decade of trial and error, the scientists finally found the culprit, wild corn lilies. The lilies contained an active molecule with six connected rings that they named cyclopamine in reference to the cyclops sheep.
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The strange case of the...
After a decade of trial and error, the scientists finally found the culprit, wild corn lilies. The lilies contained an active molecule with six connected rings that they named cyclopamine in reference to the cyclops sheep.
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