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mon·ster n.

1. a. A creature, usually legendary or imaginary, such as a centaur or harpy, that combines parts from various animal or human forms.

1. b. A creature having a strange or frightening appearance.

2. An animal, plant, or other organism having structural defects or deformities.

3. A very large animal

4. One who inspires horror or disgust.

Root: Middle English monstre, from Old French, from Latin monstrum, portent, monster, from monere, to warn