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cŏlossus, i, m., = κολοσσός, a gigantic statue, a colossus, Plin. 35, 11, 40, § 128; Suet. Ner. 31; Stat. S. 1, 3, 51.
In partic., the celebrated Colossus at Rhodes; it was dedicated to the sun, and was 70 ells high, Plin. 34, 7, 18, § 41; Suet. Vesp. 18; Paul. ex Fest. p. 58, 2 Müll.