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sphinx

sphinx
Zelfstandig naamwoord
  • sfinx
  • 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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sphinx
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret

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    sphinx
    Zelfstandig naamwoord
      • (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon

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      Voorbeeldzinnen

      1. The Sphinx had eaten hundreds of people on their way to the city of Thebes, because they could not answer the riddle the cunning Sphinx had asked them.
      2. "I will let you pass safely," the Sphinx said, "if you can answer my riddle."
      3. When he was about to pass, the Sphinx jumped in front of him.