† sphingianadj.
Obsolete. rare.
= sphinxian adj. at Sphinx n. Derivatives.
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the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > hybrid creature or monster > [adjective] > of or resembling a Sphinx
sphinxian1598
sphingian1620
sphingal1851
1620 Bp. J. Hall Honor Married Clergie i. iv. 25 These Sphyngian Riddles are for better Heads.
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