From HomoExcelsior

1. An imaginary or legendary creature, such as a centaur or Harpy, that combines parts from various animal or human forms. 2. A creature having a strange or frightening appearance. 3. An animal, a plant, or other organism having structural defects or deformities. 4. A fetus or an infant that is grotesquely abnormal and usually not viable. 5. A very large animal, plant, or object. 6. a monster of selfishness.

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