| 单词 | sphinxian |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈsphinxian ˈsphinxian adj. of or pertaining to the Sphinx; sphinx-like. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > hybrid creature or monster > [adjective] > of or resembling a Sphinx sphinxian1598 sphingian1620 sphingal1851 1598 J. Marston Certaine Satyres in Metamorph. Pigmalions Image 39 And in such pitchy clouds enwrapped beene His Sphinxian ridles, that old Oedipus Would be amaz'd. 1746 Brit. Mag. Apr. 53 Like the Monster represented in the Sphinxian Riddle. 1889 Jrnl. Educ. Nov. 575/1 The Œdipus to this sphinxian enigma seems unlikely to make his appearance. < as lemmas |
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