Kraken is a word that has different meanings depending on the context. Here are some of the meanings of the word:
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Mythical creature: In Scandinavian myth, Kraken is a gigantic tentacled sea monster that is capable of bringing down a ship with its tentacled arms. It is usually depicted as an aggressive cephalopod-like creature that can destroy entire ships and drag sailors to their doom. The word "kraken" comes from the Norwegian word "krake," which means "the krake".
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Seattle NHL team: Kraken is the name of Seattles NHL team, which was established in 2021. The teams name is inspired by the mythical creature of the same name.
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German word for octopus: Kraken is the German word for octopus.
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Drizzle or mist: Kraken can also mean drizzle or mist.
The most common meaning of Kraken is the mythical creature from Scandinavian myth.