a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
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manticore
How to use manticore in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for manticore.
Editorial note
Re the manticore home page, a minor nit: the antonym of fine-grained is coarse-grained, not course-grained.
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Quick take
a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for manticore.
noun
a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
See also: mantichora, manticora, mantiger
Example sentences
Re the manticore home page, a minor nit: the antonym of fine-grained is coarse-grained, not course-grained.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use manticore in a sentence?
Re the manticore home page, a minor nit: the antonym of fine-grained is coarse-grained, not course-grained.
What does manticore mean?
a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion
What part of speech is manticore?
manticore is commonly used as noun.