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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sphinx

/sɪnfts/ noun · British & US
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What does sphinx mean?

noun

A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often depicted as a statue or a mysterious figure. In architecture, a structure with a human head and a lion's body, typically at the entrance of a building.

Example

"The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous ancient monuments in Egypt."

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