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Noun (Plural: Cyclopes)

Definition: In Greek mythology, a Cyclops is a member of a race of giants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead.

Sample Sentence 1: The hero Odysseus encountered a terrifying Cyclops named Polyphemus during his journey.

Sample Sentence 2: The Cyclops is often depicted as a fearsome and powerful creature.

Sense 2:

Popular Usage:

Definition: In modern usage, the term "Cyclops" can refer to anything or anyone with a single eye or a similar physical characteristic.

Sample Sentence 1: She dressed up as a Cyclops for Halloween, with a large eye painted on her forehead.

Sample Sentence 2: The one-eyed alien in that science fiction movie could easily be mistaken for a Cyclops.