Definitions

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  • noun A sphinx with the head of a woman.

Etymologies

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gyno- +‎ sphinx

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Examples

  • "And why do we want a gynosphinx for mayor?" he yelled.

    Stalling 2010

  • Kendermore was founded on freedom and equality -- well, maybe no one said those things specifically -- but we say that a gynosphinx deserves a chance!

    Stalling 2010

  • "And why do we want a gynosphinx for mayor?" he yelled.

    Kendermore Kirchoff, Mary 1989

  • Kendermore was founded on freedom and equality -- well, maybe no one said those things specifically -- but we say that a gynosphinx deserves a chance!

    Kendermore Kirchoff, Mary 1989

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