flemish giant: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowSpecialist, Informal (when metaphorical)
Quick answer
What does “flemish giant” mean?
A very large domestic breed of rabbit originating from Flanders.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A very large domestic breed of rabbit originating from Flanders.
Can be used metaphorically to refer to anything of unusually large size.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is equally recognised and used in both varieties.
Connotations
No significant difference in connotation between BrE and AmE.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both, confined to rabbit fanciers/hobbyists and occasional figurative use.
Grammar
How to Use “flemish giant” in a Sentence
adjective + noun (Flemish Giant) + noun (rabbit, breed)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “flemish giant” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He's got a Flemish Giant-sized appetite.
American English
- That's a Flemish-Giant portion of fries.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in specific contexts like veterinary science, animal husbandry, or biology.
Everyday
Used by rabbit owners, at pet shows, or in casual conversation to describe something very large.
Technical
Official breed name in cynology and animal breeding.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “flemish giant”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “flemish giant”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “flemish giant”
- Writing in lowercase ('flemish giant'),
- Using as a common noun without capitalisation (*'I saw a flemish giant in the garden.').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific breed.
Yes, but rarely and usually in a humorous or metaphorical way to indicate great size (e.g., 'a Flemish Giant of a sandwich').
The breed originated in the Flanders region of Belgium.
They are known for their docile temperament, but their large size requires more space and resources than smaller rabbit breeds.
A very large domestic breed of rabbit originating from Flanders.
Flemish giant is usually specialist, informal (when metaphorical) in register.
Flemish giant: in British English it is pronounced /ˈfle.mɪʃ ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈfle.mɪʃ ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a 'giant' from the region of 'Flanders' (Flemish) – a giant rabbit from there.
Conceptual Metaphor
SIZE IS LARGENESS (A Flemish Giant represents the epitome of large size within its category).
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'Flemish Giant' primarily?