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manticora

manticora

9.9
A creature with a human horned head, a lion's body, and a scorpion tail
  • noun
  • /mænˈtɪkərə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mantícora
  • Legends describe the fierce manticora as a fearsome predator with a scorpion's deadly sting.

Examples

  • In the ancient text, a manticora guarded the entrance to the hidden city.

  • Artists have depicted the manticora in tapestries alongside other mythical beasts.

  • The manticora is a fascinating mythical creature.

  • In ancient texts, the manticora is described as dangerous.

  • In the story, a manticora terrorized the village, prowling through the night with malevolent grace.

  • The manticora features prominently in ancient myths, often portrayed as a guardian of treasure.

  • According to legend, the manticora could outsmart its enemies using cunning tactics and lethal force.

Synonyms

manticore
vsmanticora
  • Literature
2 9.9

A creature from stories with a man's head, a lion's body, and a scorpion tail

assumes horns are included in the creature's basic form
mantichora
vsmanticora
  • Archaic
9.9

An imaginary animal with a human head, a lion's body, and a scorpion tail

treats horns as a definite part of its standard description
mantiger
vsmanticora
  • Archaic
9.9

A creature from old stories with a man's head, sometimes with horns, a lion's body, and a scorpion's tail

lists horns as part of the canonical physical description

Surface Forms

manticora singular
manticoras plural

Etymology

Manticora comes from old Persian words martiya and khor, which mean 'man' and 'to eat', so the name literally says 'man-eater'. That's why stories show it as a dangerous beast with a human head, a lion body and a scorpion tail.