Catoblepas
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈtɒblɪpəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catoblepas is a noun meaning A legendary creature from Ethiopia, said to have the body of a Cape buffalo, scales on its back, and the head of a wild boar, which always points downward because of its weight.
Meaning
A legendary creature from Ethiopia, said to have the body of a Cape buffalo, scales on its back, and the head of a wild boar, which always points downward because of its weight.
Example Sentences
Behind them, blindfolded and muzzled, came catoblepones.
The most obvious curseinflicting monsters that came to mind were Basilisks, Cockatrices, and Catoblepones.
Word Forms
- catoblepae
- catoblepones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abada, hodag, antelope, capripede, hieracosphinx, pygargus.
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