dogman
- noun
- /ˈdɔɡˌmæn/
- Literature
Examples
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Dogman.
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Witnesses claimed that the dogman was seen roaming the forest at dusk, a creature said to be part human and part dog.
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Local legends tell stories of a dogman who protects travelers in the wilderness from danger.
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Many cryptozoologists believe that sightings of the dogman are often misidentified animals or fabrications.
Synonyms
An imaginary being like a dragon or unicorn with magical powers
A made-up animal or being from old stories that people often say is real
A frightening creature from stories or legends that is not real
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dogman is a simple mix of dog and man, so picture a human with dog features. That's why the word is used for the legendary creature that is part human and part dog.