manticora

/ˌmæntɪˈkoʊrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature, often depicted as a lion-like animal with the head of a man or a bird, and a fish or serpent’s tail; a legendary or imaginary creature.

“The ancient Greek civilization often depicted the manticora as a powerful and mysterious creature.”

Synonyms

  • legendary
  • monstrous
  • mythical

Antonyms

  • real
  • true