colossuses — co los·sus || sÉ™s n. giant legendary statue; something that is huge … English contemporary dictionary
1942 Design Light Fleet Carrier — Colossus class aircraft carrier redirects here. For other ship classes, see Colossus class. Majestic class aircraft carrier redirects here. For the pre dreadnought battleships, see Majestic class battleship … Wikipedia
Colossi — Colossus Co*los sus, n.; pl. L. {Colossi}, E. {Colossuses}. [L., fr. Gr. ?.] 1. A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome, the Colossus of Apollo at Rhodes.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Colossus — Co*los sus, n.; pl. L. {Colossi}, E. {Colossuses}. [L., fr. Gr. ?.] 1. A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome, the Colossus of Apollo at Rhodes. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
1778 in literature — See also: 1777 in literature, other events of 1778, 1779 in literature, list of years in literature.Events*Novelist Sarah Scott gives up writing on receipt of her father s legacy.New books* Fanny Burney Evelina * Pierre Louis Ginguené Satire des… … Wikipedia
Orion class battleship — Class overview Name: Orion Preceded by: Colossus class … Wikipedia
colossus — /keuh los euhs/, n., pl. colossi / los uy/, colossuses. 1. (cap.) the legendary bronze statue of Helios at Rhodes. Cf. Seven Wonders of the World. 2. any statue of gigantic size. 3. anything colossal, gigantic, or very powerful. [1350 1400; ME … Universalium
Minas Geraes-class battleship — Minas Geraes at speed during her sea trials. This photo is commonly misidentified as São Paulo, but was taken before she entered service.[1] … Wikipedia
Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes — For the aircraft carrier, see Brazilian aircraft carrier Minas Gerais. Minas Geraes at sea, probably in 1909 Career (Brazil) … Wikipedia
Classe Minas Geraes — Minas Geraes Histoire … Wikipédia en Français
