"sigbin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sigbins [plural]
Etymology: From Cebuano sigbin. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ceb|sigbin}} Cebuano sigbin Head templates: {{en-noun}} sigbin (plural sigbins)
  1. A creature of Philippine mythology, resembling a hornless goat, said to come out at night to suck the blood of victims from their shadows.
    Sense id: en-sigbin-en-noun-vCqMEIIY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 67 33
  2. (cryptozoology) A cryptid resembling a kangaroo or a deer. Categories (topical): Cryptozoology
    Sense id: en-sigbin-en-noun-NoMiY1bh Topics: biology, cryptozoology, natural-sciences, zoology
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: sigben

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