Sphinx (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
An inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.