androsphinxes
|an-dro-sphinx-es|
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/ˈændroʊˌsfɪŋksɪz/
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/ˈændrəʊˌsfɪŋksɪz/
(androsphinx)
sphinx with a man's head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androsphinx' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anēr, andros' meaning 'man' and 'sphinx' meaning 'strangler'.
Historical Evolution
'androsphinx' was formed in English from the Greek roots and became the term for a sphinx with a male human head.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to a male-headed sphinx, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'androsphinx', a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man, especially in Egyptian mythology.
The ancient ruins were guarded by two massive androsphinxes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 12:51