"Jersey Devil" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Jersey Devil}} Jersey Devil
  1. A legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey, United States, and most often described as a flying biped with hooves that emits a piercing scream. Often described as having an equine or goat-like head and a kangaroo- or wyvern-like shape or aspects. Wikipedia link: Jersey Devil Categories (topical): Cryptozoology Categories (place): New Jersey, USA

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