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Definition of androsphinx

androsphinx

/ˈæn.drəˌsfɪŋks/
an · dro · sphinx

Plural:androsphinxes
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• noun

1

A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human male, prominently featured in ancient Egyptian architecture and mythology.

Example

"The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most famous and monumental example of an androsphinx in the ancient world."

Word Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'androsphigx', combining 'andro-' (meaning man or male) and 'sphigx' (sphinx).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Androsphinx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/androsphinx
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