Cryptid

Quick meaning: Cryptid is a noun meaning (cryptozoology) A creature known only from folklore or legend, the existence of which is not proven by scientific observation.

Meaning

(cryptozoology) A creature known only from folklore or legend, the existence of which is not proven by scientific observation.

Example Sentences

Well, that's a painting of the mysterious Brown Blur. It's a cryptid that allegedly roams these very woods.

Now comes perhaps the cleverest tag of all: cryptozoology. It refers to the search for new animals, animals dwelling in unexpected places, and most importantly for "X-Files" scriptwriters, "cryptids"—legendary creatures such as the yeti.

Word Forms

• cryptids

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