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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A very large star having a mass between 10 and 70 solar masses.
2. 2
   an extremely bright star of very large diameter and low density wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Extremely large; regarded as being larger than giant. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

colossalenormousgargantuangigantichugeimmense

Example

More examples

"Antares is a red supergiant which, were it to replace our Sun, would extend out beyond the orbit of Mars."

Etymology

From super- + giant.

Related phrases

supergiant amphipod

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