goliath

plural goliaths

1. Alternative letter-case form of Goliath.

   The second gala is being held by the International Conservation Caucus Foundation, comprising the goliaths of international and animal wildlife conservation like the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation.

   2009 January 18, Leslie Kaufman, “Torn Between Green Galas? At Least They’re a Walk Apart”, in New York Times

1. biblicalA six cubit/span high giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.
2. A male given name from Hebrew.

plural Goliaths

1. figurativelyAny large person or thing; someone or something that is abnormally large or powerful.

   The whisky category is a Goliath within the drinks industry.

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   That Goliath is so big and strong, the little man will never stand a chance against him if he on his wrong side.

2. A very large champagne bottle with the capacity of about 27 liters, equivalent to 36 standard bottles.