Originates from Greek myths; symbolizes monstrous beings or figures.

Mythical Origin

Associated with anything large, one-eyed, or monstrous in modern descriptions.

Modern Associations

Used metaphorically to describe people perceived as being shortsighted or harsh.

Metaphorical Use

Cyclops here refers to aquatic creatures, usually found in freshwater environments.

Natural Habitat

In zoology, 'cyclops' specifically refers to tiny crustaceans, not all one-eyed creatures.

Scientific Precision

In engineering, 'cyclops' is industry jargon for a part with a single central feature.

Technical Context

Refers to parts in machinery, not to be confused with biological or mythical uses.

Machine Specificity

 After a decade of trial and error, the scientists finally found the culprit, wild corn lilies. The lilies contained an active molecule with six connected rings that they named cyclopamine in reference to the cyclops sheep.