A little known fact about Moses: His cock was a behemoth—almost as long as his staff.
Noun
- Something of monstrous size, power, or appearance.
- Religious: An animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God—often said to be a hippopotamus.
Synonyms
beast, leviathan, monster, mammoth, huge
Pronunciations
- bi-ˈhē-məth
- ˈbē-ə-məth
- ˈbē-ə-mäth
- ˈbē-ə-mȯth
Origin
Middle English behemoth, bemoth, from Late Latin behemo, from Hebrew בְּהֵמוֹת (behemót).
Cite this Entry
Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Behemoth.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/behemoth. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago Style)
The Effin’ Word, s.v. “behemoth”, accessed April 18, 2024, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/behemoth.
American Psychological Association (APA Style)
The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Behemoth. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/behemoth