duniwassal

/duːˈniːwəsɑːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of mythical creature from ancient Middle Eastern mythology, often depicted as a hybrid of a lion and a serpent

“The epic poem described the duniwassal as a fearsome beast that guarded the treasure of a long-lost king.”

Synonyms

  • lion-sphinx
  • serpent-lion

Antonyms

  • angel
  • saint