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Definition of androsphinx

androsphinx

/ˈæn.drəˌsfɪŋks/
an · dro · sphinx
Plural:androsphinxes
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androsphinx Lexical Profile

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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."

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Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Androsphinx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/androsphinx
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