wifelkin

/ˈwɪflɛkɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature, often depicted as a hybrid of a wife and a unicorn, symbolizing marital fidelity or a virtuous marriage.

“In the medieval romance, the knight’s loyalty was tested by a wifelkin, a creature that embodied the virtues of a devoted wife.”

Synonyms

  • marital creature
  • virtuous union

Antonyms

  • adulterer
  • unfaithful spouse