manticore

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Noun manticore has 1 sense

manticore, mantichora, manticora, mantiger - a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
--₁ is a kind of mythical monster, mythical creature

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Manticore

Noun: A legendary creature from ancient Persian mythology, typically depicted as having the body of a lion, the face of a human, and a tail with sharp spines.

Sample Sentence:

The manticore roared loudly as it prowled through the dense jungle, its sharp spines glinting in the sunlight.

Adjective: Pertaining to or resembling a manticore.

Sample Sentence:

The manticore statue in the courtyard added an exotic touch to the traditional architecture of the palace.

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