androsphinx

/ændrɒˈsɪŋks/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man, typically in Greek or Egyptian mythology.

“The museum featured a fascinating exhibit on ancient Egyptian mythological creatures, including the mysterious androsphinx.”

Synonyms

  • mythical creature
  • sphinx

Antonyms

  • historical figure
  • real-life creature