"gigadeath" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gigadeaths [plural]
Etymology: From giga- + death. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|giga|death}} giga- + death Head templates: {{en-noun}} gigadeath (plural gigadeaths)
  1. (science fiction) One billion deaths. Categories (topical): Death, Science fiction, Units of measure Related terms: megadeath

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