Definitions

1. noun

A fictional creature, typically of monstrous size and strength, in folklore or fantasy literature.

“The medieval legend of the demibeast terrorized the local village for generations.”

2. noun

A mythical or imaginary creature that is half-beast, often used to describe a being with mixed human and animal characteristics.

“In the novel, the protagonist encountered a mysterious demibeast that seemed to be a fusion of lion and human.”