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Sphinx

/sfɪŋks/
/sfɪŋks/
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Other forms: Sphinxes; Sphinges

Definitions of Sphinx
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
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    type of:
    mythical creature, mythical monster
    a monster renowned in folklore and myth
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