Sphinx
noun
A statue or picture of a creature from ancient Greek stories that has the body of a lion and the head of a person.
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world's largest and oldest statues.
Often appears as...
- great sphinx
- sphinx of giza
noun
An enigmatic or inscrutable person.
His silence made him a real sphinx in her eyes.
Often appears as...
- real sphinx
- silent as a sphinx
noun
Any of a family of moths with large, typically brownish or greyish bodies, and broad, rounded wings.
On my walk, I spotted a sphinx moth resting on a leaf.
Often appears as...
- sphinx moth
- hawkmoth
noun
A statue or picture of a creature from ancient Greek stories that has the body of a lion and the head of a person.
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world's largest and oldest statues.
Often appears as...
- great sphinx
- sphinx of giza
noun
An enigmatic or inscrutable person.
His silence made him a real sphinx in her eyes.
Often appears as...
- real sphinx
- silent as a sphinx
noun
Any of a family of moths with large, typically brownish or greyish bodies, and broad, rounded wings.
On my walk, I spotted a sphinx moth resting on a leaf.
Often appears as...
- sphinx moth
- hawkmoth
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Origin
The word 'sphinx' originates from Greek mythology, symbolizing wisdom and mystery.
Many scholars still debate the origin of the sphinx.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
'Sphinx' often refers to the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza, a major Egyptian monument.
She visited Egypt to admire the ancient sphinx.
Pro Tip 3/3Mystical Creature
In modern contexts, a 'sphinx' may symbolize a guardian or protector with a mysterious aura.
The statue at the gate was carved like a sphinx.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Origin
The word 'sphinx' originates from Greek mythology, symbolizing wisdom and mystery.
Many scholars still debate the origin of the sphinx.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
'Sphinx' often refers to the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza, a major Egyptian monument.
She visited Egypt to admire the ancient sphinx.
Pro Tip 3/3Mystical Creature
In modern contexts, a 'sphinx' may symbolize a guardian or protector with a mysterious aura.
The statue at the gate was carved like a sphinx.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Origin
The word 'sphinx' originates from Greek mythology, symbolizing wisdom and mystery.
Many scholars still debate the origin of the sphinx.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
'Sphinx' often refers to the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza, a major Egyptian monument.
She visited Egypt to admire the ancient sphinx.
Pro Tip 3/3Mystical Creature
In modern contexts, a 'sphinx' may symbolize a guardian or protector with a mysterious aura.
The statue at the gate was carved like a sphinx.
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Video examples
Rare Ghost Orchid Has...
jumping yeah what he's right across from me and I said Peter I've got I've got one orange on the flanges he's like what I was like orange on the wings he looks at this he goes dude you have the first ever photo of a giant sphinx moth
Video examples
Rare Ghost Orchid Has...
jumping yeah what he's right across from me and I said Peter I've got I've got one orange on the flanges he's like what I was like orange on the wings he looks at this he goes dude you have the first ever photo of a giant sphinx moth
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Quote examples
Keith Hernandez
American Athlete
I remember, as a kid, I couldn't wait to get my library card, get my first book. There was a sphinx on the cover, and I figured I was going to read about the Egyptians. But it was this archeology. It was so dry. But I forced myself to read it because it was my first book out of the library. Should have gotten a 'Hardy Boys.
Quote examples
Claire Foy
English Actress
In the first two episodes, before she becomes Queen, I could be a lot freer with my emotions, but as the series goes on, she develops an armour in order to cope with her circumstances. She has to be a sphinx, which must be so hard. Imagine never being able to shout, 'Shut up,' or cry, even in front of your own family.
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Saul Steinberg
American Artist
A beautiful woman can be painted as a totem only; not as a woman, but as a Madonna, a queen, a sphinx.
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Zahi Hawass
Egyptian Scientist
The sphinx will always have to be looked after.
Quote examples
Keith Hernandez
American Athlete
I remember, as a kid, I couldn't wait to get my library card, get my first book. There was a sphinx on the cover, and I figured I was going to read about the Egyptians. But it was this archeology. It was so dry. But I forced myself to read it because it was my first book out of the library. Should have gotten a 'Hardy Boys.
Quote examples
Claire Foy
English Actress
In the first two episodes, before she becomes Queen, I could be a lot freer with my emotions, but as the series goes on, she develops an armour in order to cope with her circumstances. She has to be a sphinx, which must be so hard. Imagine never being able to shout, 'Shut up,' or cry, even in front of your own family.
Quote examples
Saul Steinberg
American Artist
A beautiful woman can be painted as a totem only; not as a woman, but as a Madonna, a queen, a sphinx.
Quote examples
Zahi Hawass
Egyptian Scientist
The sphinx will always have to be looked after.
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