1. Noun
Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel.
2. Noun
Specifically , an animal or plant departing greatly from the usual type, as by having too many limbs.
3. Noun
Any thing or person of unnatural or excessive ugliness, deformity, wickedness, or cruelty.
4. Adjective
Monstrous in size.
5. Verb
To make monstrous.
6. Noun
(medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
7. Noun
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
Vocabulary classified under Biology
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