1º_ As an adjective it is said of something with a size notoriously larger than normal. From the Latin gigas, antis which takes it from the Greek 947; 953; 947; 945; 962; (gigas) both with the same meaning of 'giant'. 2º_ As an extension of the previous one, a person of great merits and qualities that stands out among his peers. 3º_ Mythological and legendary character, similar to human but of great stature. 4th_Muñeco or large figure that is carried in processions or parades as an allegory. See giant. 5º_ Common name or part of the name of animals and plants such as Selenicereus grandiflorus and Acanthus mollis. 6º_ 'Gigante' is the name of several cities, towns and localities, one in the department of Huila and another in the department of Tolima (Colombia); in the state of Nuevo León (Mexico); in the department of Morazán (El Salvador); in the province of Piura (Peru) and in the district of Coimbra (Portugal).
