sphinx
nounfeminine/iʒfĩʒɨ/medium
es·fin·ge
Definition
A mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, particularly associated with ancient Egypt.
The Sphinx is one of Egypt's most iconic monuments.
He sat silent and inscrutable like a sphinx.
Common collocations
Sphinx of GizaGreat Sphinx
Etymology
Do latim 'sphinx', por sua vez do grego 'Sphínx' (a criatura mitológica).