name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A monster or giant slain by Beowulf in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem.
2. 2
   A male given name.

Example

More examples

"Beowulf killed Grendel with his bare hands."

Etymology

Borrowed from Old English Grendel.

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