螭虎

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Chinese

hornless dragon tiger
trad. (螭虎)
simp. #(螭虎)

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Noun

螭虎

  1. (literary) a dragon and a tiger (epithet for a brave warrior)
  2. (Chinese mythology) a mythical creature whose statue is seen decorating the sides of steles
    Synonym: 贔屭 / 赑屃 (bìxì)

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