Definitions
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- noun A
sphinx with the head of a woman.
Etymologies
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gyno- + sphinx
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Examples
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"And why do we want a gynosphinx for mayor?" he yelled.
Stalling 2010
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Kendermore was founded on freedom and equality -- well, maybe no one said those things specifically -- but we say that a gynosphinx deserves a chance!
Stalling 2010
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"And why do we want a gynosphinx for mayor?" he yelled.
Kendermore Kirchoff, Mary 1989
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Kendermore was founded on freedom and equality -- well, maybe no one said those things specifically -- but we say that a gynosphinx deserves a chance!
Kendermore Kirchoff, Mary 1989
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