ogreism

Meanings

• noun

  A large, ugly mythical creature with large feet, a hump on its back, and a famously large mouth.

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Variants

List of all variants of ogreism that leads to same result
ogre , ogreish , ogres

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'ogre', meaning 'ogre, giant'.

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Trivia

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1. Ogres are often depicted as living in towers or castles.

2. In some stories, ogres can be outsmarted or defeated by clever heroes.

3. The term 'ogre' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is cruel or intimidating.

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Related Concepts

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1. Giants: Ogres are often considered a type of giant in folklore.

2. Trolls: Ogres are sometimes confused with trolls, but they are distinct creatures in folklore.

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Culture

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In European folklore, ogres are often depicted as fearsome, cannibalistic creatures that live in the forest or wilderness. They are known for their large size and strength, and for eating humans.

How to Memorize "ogreism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, hump-backed creature with a large mouth and large feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ogre' with the image of a large, ugly monster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ogre' starts with the same letter as 'ogreish' and 'ogreable', which means 'belonging to or characteristic of an ogre'.

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