Atlantean

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Atlantean \At`lan*te"an\, a. [L. Atlant?us.]
     1. Of or pertaining to the isle Atlantis, which the ancients
        allege was sunk, and overwhelmed by the ocean.
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     2. Pertaining to, or resembling, Atlas; strong.


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              With Atlantean shoulders, fit to bear
              The weight of mightiest monarchies.   --Milton.
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