pentaquin

/ˈpɛntəkwɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A five-legged animal or a five-legged creature in mythology, especially the Ouroboros or a dragon-like creature in ancient Greek art.

“The museum exhibited a rare pentaquin from ancient Greece, which was said to have magical powers.”

Synonyms

  • five-legged creature
  • pentapod

Antonyms

  • six-legged creature