"sphinx" meaning in French

See sphinx in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /sfɛ̃ks/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Pamputt-sphinx.wav Forms: sphinx [plural], sphinge [feminine]
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin sphinx f, from Ancient Greek Σφίγξ (Sphínx). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|fr|la|sphinx|||g=f|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Latin sphinx f, {{bor+|fr|la|sphinx|g=f}} Borrowed from Latin sphinx f, {{der|fr|grc|Σφίγξ}} Ancient Greek Σφίγξ (Sphínx) Head templates: {{fr-noun|m|f=sphinge}} sphinx m (plural sphinx, feminine sphinge)
  1. (Egyptian mythology, Greek mythology) sphinx Tags: Egyptian, Greek, masculine Categories (topical): Egyptian mythology, Greek mythology
    Sense id: en-sphinx-fr-noun-FmpzESUy Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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