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.”