What does the cryptic crossword clue "Monsters of ghastly reputation, enormous size originally (5)" mean?

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Monsters of ghastly reputation, enormous size originally (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3136 | 28 Across | 2021-11-28 flower

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