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manticora

/ˌmæn.tɪˈkɔː.rə/

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noun

/ˌmæn.tɪˈkɔː.rə/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мифическое существо из древнего фольклора, обычно изображаемое с головой человека (иногда с рогами), телом льва и хвостом скорпиона.

A noun referring to a mythical creature from ancient folklore, typically depicted with the head of a man (sometimes with horns), the body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion.

  1. Legendary creatureC2formal

    A mythical monster from ancient and medieval lore, typically depicted with the head of a man (often with horns), the body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion.

    ruМифическое существо

    • In medieval bestiaries, the manticora was described as a fearsome beast.
    • Travelers' tales often warned of encountering a manticora in distant lands.
    • The manticora is sometimes confused with the chimaera due to its composite nature.
    • Some legends claim that the manticora's roar could mimic human speech.

    Synonymsmantichoramanticoremantiger