sphinx

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English Spynx from Latin Sphinx from Ancient Greek Σφίγξ (Sphinks)

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• IPA: /sfeiŋks/, SAMPA: /sfĭnx/
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[edit] Noun

sphinx (plural sphinxes)

1. (mythology) A creature with the head of a human and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).
2. A person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret.

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• (person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret): enigma

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• sphinx moth

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[edit] See also

• chimera