Main Entry:

¹mon·ster

Pronunciation:

\ˈmän(t)-stər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English monstre, from Anglo-French, from Latin monstrum omen, monster, from monēre to warn — more at mind

Date:

14th century

1 a: an animal or plant of abnormal form or structure b: one who deviates from normal or acceptable behavior or character2: a threatening force3 a: an animal of strange or terrifying shape b: one unusually large for its kind4: something monstrous ; especially : a person of unnatural or extreme ugliness, deformity, wickedness, or cruelty5: one that is highly successful