Cthulhu

Definitions

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proper-noun A gigantic fictional humanoid alien god being described with a head resembling an octopus and dragon wings and claws, around whom an insane cult developed.
adjective Pertaining to the mythos of Cthulhu and additional otherworldly beings created by H. P. Lovecraft or inspired by his writings and imitators.

Examples

Written in the voodoo cultspeak of futurist horror writer H.P. Lovecraft's short story, 'The Call of Cthulhu,' the creepy Cthulhu Offerings may be the most confusing digital currency yet.

Adrianne Jeffries, 'Join us in our ritual,' beckons Cthulhu-based cryptocurrency, The Verge, July 24, 2010

Note

This word was invented in 1926 by H.P. Lovecraft for his short story, 'The Call of Cthulhu.' 'Cthulhu' may be based on the word 'chthonic,' which in Greek mythology refers to the underworld.