HyperDic: procrustean

English > 1 sense of the word Procrustean:
ADJECTIVEpertProcrusteanof or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
English > Procrustean: 1 sense > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him.
NounsProcrustes(Greek mythology) a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer

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