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Definition of androsphinx
androsphinx
/ˈæn.drəˌsfɪŋks/
an · dro · sphinx
Plural:androsphinxes
androsphinx Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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."
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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