mag‧num /ˈmæɡnəm/
noun [countable][
Sense 1: Date: 1700-1800;
Language: Latin;
Origin: magnus 'great']
[
Sense 2: Date: 1900-2000;
Origin: Magnum, a trademark]
1. a large bottle containing about 1.5 litres of wine,
champagne etc
2. a powerful type of gun that you can use with one hand:
a .44 magnum [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲