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gigas
adjective
gi·gas
\ˈjīˌgas\
Definition of gigas
of a polyploid plant
: having a thicker stem, taller growth, thicker and darker leaves, and larger flowers and seeds than a corresponding diploid plant
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Origin and Etymology of gigas
Latin, noun, giant, from Greek
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