bucentaur

/ˈbyuˌsɛntɔr, ˈbu-/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical sea creature, often depicted as a hybrid of a man and a quadruped, typically with the body of a horse and the head of a man, used as a ceremonial boat in ancient times, particularly in Venice.

“The bucentaur sailed down the Grand Canal, its ornate decorations glistening in the sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • ceremonial boat
  • mythical creature

Antonyms

  • land animal
  • realistic vessel