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Engelsk substantiv: sphinx

1. sphinx (om person) an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

2. Sphinx (om person) (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkmythical creature, mythical monster


Overordnet kategoriGreek mythology

3. sphinx (om gjenstand) 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


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkstatue









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