behemoth

Definition of Behemoth in English :

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Behemoth

noun

1. Old Testament

a gigantic beast, probably a hippopotamus, described in Job 40:15

2.

a huge or monstrous person or thing

noun

1. Bible

a huge animal, assumed to be the hippopotamus: Job 40:15-24

2.

any animal or thing that is huge or very powerful

n.

1. Something enormous in size or power.

2. often Behemoth A huge animal, possibly the hippopotamus, described in the Bible.