Sphinx

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

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§1: one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
§2: an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret