kendyr

/ˈkɛndər/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature, often depicted as a hybrid of a lion and an elephant, typically found in medieval European bestiaries.

“The traveling exhibit featured a series of medieval illustrations, including a majestic kendyr with the body of a lion and the trunk of an elephant.”

Synonyms

  • lion-elephant
  • mythical beast

Antonyms

  • real animal
  • reality