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Definition of hieracosphinx

hieracosphinx

/ˌhaɪ.ə.rə.koʊˈsfɪŋks/
hi · er · a · co · sphinx
Plural:hieracosphinxes
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hieracosphinx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mythical creature from ancient Egyptian mythology characterized by the body of a lion and the head of a hawk or falcon, traditionally representing the solar deity Horus or Ra.

Example

"The approach to the ancient temple was guarded by a grand avenue of imposing hieracosphinx statues, their falcon heads staring blankly across the desert sands."

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hickory
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hiilawe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Ancient Greek 'hierakosphinx', formed by combining 'hierax' (hawk or falcon) and 'sphinx'. The term was historically used by Greek writers such as Herodotus to describe the distinctively hawk-headed sphinx statues found in Egypt.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hieracosphinx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hieracosphinx
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