chichevache

/ʃiʃəvɑːʃ/ or /ʃiʃɛˈvɑːʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature in medieval French folklore, said to be a cow that devours the reputations of unfaithful husbands.

“The local legend spoke of the chichevache, a creature that punished those who broke their vows.”

Synonyms

  • folkloric beast
  • medieval creature

Antonyms

  • feminine virtues