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Monstrosity

The state of being monstrous, or out of the common order of nature; that which is monstrous; a monster.

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Malformation 76% connected

Ill formation; irregular or anomalous formation; abnormal or wrong conformation or structure.

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Mutation 76% connected

Change; alteration, either in form or qualities.

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Sport 76% connected

That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement.

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Variation 76% connected

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing; modification; alternation; mutation; diversity; deviation…

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Monstrous 74% connected

Marvelous; strange.

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Monstrous 74% connected

Marvelous; strange.

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Synonym 3

Freak 92% connected

To variegate; to checker; to streak.

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Lusus naturae 92% connected

Sport or freak of nature; a deformed or unnatural production.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Monster 92% connected

Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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