androsphinx
|an-dro-sphinx|
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/ˈæn.drəˌsfɪŋks/
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/ˈæn.drəʊˌsfɪŋks/
sphinx with a man's head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androsphinx' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anēr, andros' meaning 'man' and 'sphinx' meaning 'sphinx'.
Historical Evolution
'androsphinx' was formed in English from the Greek roots 'anēr, andros' and 'sphinx', and has been used in English to specifically refer to a sphinx with a human (male) head.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sphinx with a man's head', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sphinx with the head of a man, especially as depicted in ancient Egyptian art.
The androsphinx is a common figure in Egyptian mythology.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 12:36