sphynx
/sfɪŋks/
noun
- A breed of hairless cat known for its wrinkled skin and large ears.
- The sphynx needs regular baths to keep its skin healthy and clean.
- Despite having no fur, the sphynx is a very affectionate and playful breed.
- My friend adopted a sphynx cat because she loves its unique, warm feel.
- A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, often associated with riddles in ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology.
- In Greek myth, the sphynx asked travelers a riddle and devoured those who answered wrong.
- The hero Oedipus solved the sphynx's riddle and saved the city of Thebes.
- The Great Sphynx of Giza is a famous ancient statue in Egypt.