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Definition of kraken

kraken

/ˈkrɑːkən/
Plural:krakens
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• noun

1

A legendary sea monster of gigantic size, typically depicted as a colossal octopus or squid, said in Scandinavian folklore to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland and drag entire ships beneath the waves.

Example

"Sailors in medieval Nordic legends feared that a surfacing kraken could mistake their vessel for prey or create a deadly whirlpool when diving."

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koyukuk
krait
krakatoa
kraken
krakow
krampus
kraut

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from Norwegian 'kraken', the definite singular form of 'krake' (meaning 'the krake'), likely related to Old Norse 'kraki' ('crooked pole' or 'boat hook') in reference to its sprawling tentacles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kraken. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kraken
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