catoblepas
Definitions
A legendary creature from Ethiopia, said to have the body of a Cape buffalo, scales on its back, and the head of a wild boar, which always points downward because of its weight.
Equivalents
4 more languages
Examples
“Behind them, blindfolded and muzzled, came catoblepones.”
“The most obvious curseinflicting monsters that came to mind⟳ were Basilisks, Cockatrices, and Catoblepones.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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