yeti

/ˈjɛti/
noun
  1. A large, hairy, humanlike creature said to live in the Himalayan mountains; also called the Abominable Snowman.
    • Many explorers have searched for the yeti in Nepal.
    • The yeti is a famous figure in Himalayan folklore.
    • Some people claim to have seen a yeti in the snow.
  2. A mythical or legendary creature that is mysterious and rarely seen.
    • In cartoons, the yeti is often shown as a friendly giant.
    • The story of the yeti has fascinated people for decades.
    • He called the strange animal a yeti because no one could identify it.
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