Definition of gentle giant
: a large but gentle person or animal
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“Gentle giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentle%20giant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2021.
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