globster
n.— «Many monster enthusiasts believe that huge, unidentified masses that occasionally wash up on beaches throughout the world are sea monsters. These finds, often called globsters, are obviously flesh, yet have decayed so badly that they lack bones or distinguishing features.» —“Return of the Montauk Monster: Same Ol’ Myth?” by Benjamin Radford LiveScience May 14, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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