Definitions
one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
Word origin
From Sphinx, from Middle English Spynx, from Latin Sphinx, from Ancient Greek Σφίγξ (Sphínx), perhaps either from σφίγγω (sphíngō, “to squeeze, to strangle”) (whence also sphincter), of Pre-Greek origin, or from Egyptian Szp:p-A53-anx-n:x (šzp-ꜥnḫ, “divine image”, literally “living image”).
Used in a sentence
“[W]hatsoe'er of strange / Sculptured on alabaster obelisk, / Or jasper tomb, or mutilated sphynx, / Dark Æthiopia in her desert hills. / Conceals.”
“Constance said boastfully, ‘My sphinxes are strong and in good repair. I order you to come.’”
“a marble sphinxed chimney-piece”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Riddle-asking statue”6 letters
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