cynocephalus

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Noun cynocephalus has 1 sense

Cynocephalus, genus Cynocephalus - type genus of the family Cynocephalidae
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Cynocephalidae, family Cynocephalidae
--₁ has members: flying lemur, flying cat, colugo

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cynocephalus

Noun:

1. A mythical creature in ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology having the head of a dog on a human body.

2. Any monkey or ape of the genus Cynocephalus, especially the sacred baboon.

Sample Sentences:

The ancient Egyptians revered the cynocephalus as a powerful and mystical being.
The cynocephalus is often depicted in ancient Greek pottery.
The sacred baboon, a cynocephalus species, can be found in parts of Africa.

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