Definition of behemoth

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be·he·moth    (b-hmth, b-mth) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Something enormous in size or power.
2. often Behemoth A huge animal, possibly the hippopotamus, described in the Bible.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English behemoth, bemoth, from Hebrew bhmôt, pl. of bhmâ, beast; see bhm in Semitic roots

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