"Goliathan" meaning in English

See Goliathan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Goliathan [comparative], most Goliathan [superlative]
Etymology: Goliath + -an Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Goliath|an}} Goliath + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Goliathan (comparative more Goliathan, superlative most Goliathan)
  1. Of or relating to the Biblical giant Goliath; gigantic.

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