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Meaning of "Sphynx" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPHYNX

Sphynx  [sfɪŋks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPHYNX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sphynx is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPHYNX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sphynx

Sphynx cat

The Sphynx is a breed of cat known for its lack of a coat, though it is not truly hairless. The skin should have the texture of chamois, as it has a fine layer of down. Whiskers may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. The skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns may be found on Sphynx skin. Because they have no coat, they lose more body heat than coated cats. This makes them warm to the touch as well as heat-seeking, making them excellent snuggle companions.

Definition of Sphynx in the English dictionary

The definition of Sphynx in the dictionary is a breed of medium-sized hairless cat with large ears and a long whiplike tail.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPHYNX


androsphinx
ˈændrəˌsfɪŋks
blinks
blɪŋks
drinks
drɪŋks
hieracosphinx
ˌhaɪəˈreɪkəʊˌsfɪŋks
hijinks
ˈhaɪˌdʒɪŋks
hypopharynx
ˌhaɪpəʊˈfærɪŋks
jinks
dʒɪŋks
jinx
dʒɪŋks
jynx
dʒɪŋks
larynx
ˈlærɪŋks
Lincs
lɪŋks
links
lɪŋks
lynx
lɪŋks
methinks
mɪˈθɪŋks
minx
mɪŋks
nasopharynx
ˌneɪzəʊˈfærɪŋks
oropharynx
ˌɔːrəʊˈfærɪŋks
pharynx
ˈfærɪŋks
sphinx
sfɪŋks
syrinx
ˈsɪrɪŋks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPHYNX

Spice Islands

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPHYNX

bay lynx
Bronx
desert lynx
lanx
Manx
meninx
phalanx
phorminx
Polish lynx
quincunx
salpinx
thanx
the Bronx
the Sphinx

Synonyms and antonyms of Sphynx in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Sphynx» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPHYNX

Find out the translation of Sphynx to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Sphynx from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Sphynx» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

斯芬克斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sphynx
570 millions of speakers

English

Sphynx
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Sphynx
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سفين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Сфинкс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sphynx
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Sphynx
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Sphynx
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sphynx
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sphynx
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スフィンクス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스핑크스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sphynx
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Sphynx
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Sphynx
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पिंक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sphynx
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Sphynx
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sfinks
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сфінкс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sfinxul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Sphynx
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sphynx
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sphynx
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sphynx
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sphynx

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPHYNX»

The term «Sphynx» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.535 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPHYNX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Sphynx

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPHYNX»

Discover the use of Sphynx in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sphynx and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sphynx Cat
Discusses the history, development, habits and care of Sphynx cats. Includes photo diagram and general facts about cats.
Joanne Mattern, 2001
2
The Sphynx: The Hairless Cat
Discusses the origin, history, and characteristics of the hairless cat known as Sphynx.
Jennifer Quasha, 2000
3
Smooth Sphynx
Presents the history, facial features, body basics, and personalities of sphynx cats.
Katherine Hengel, 2000
4
Sphynx Cats
Describes the origin and characteristics of the sphynx cat.
Nancy Furstinger, 2010
5
Sphynx Cats
"Describes the history, physical features, temperament, and care of the Sphynx cat breed"--Provided by publisher.
Joanne Mattern, 2011
6
Sphynx Are the Best!
Introduces sphynx cats, discussing their physical characteristics, behavior, history, and how to care for them.
Elaine Landau, 2011
7
Sphynx Cats
Skin The skin of the Sphynx is affected by environmental conditions due to the lack of a protective layer of fur. Luna is sensitive to dust and can develop rashes if she comes into contact with too much of it. She also likes to sit on computer ...
Allison Reynolds
8
Sphynx
22 Sphynx Staying Warm .......................................... .. 24 The Coolest Cats Around . ................................... .. 26 Sphynx Movie Star ................................................ .. 28 Glossary .
Ruth Owen, 2013
9
Egyptian Art and Its Influence. the Sphynx...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Sydney Herbert (Lecturer on Art ), 2011
10
Sphynx Cats
Connie Colwell Miller Gail Saunders-Smith. Some sphynx have tiny hairs close to their bodies . Petting a Sphynx is like touching a warm peach . Sphynx may be any color . Their color shows on their 7.
Connie Colwell Miller, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPHYNX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sphynx is used in the context of the following news items.
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Missing Sphynx cat belonging to Brooklyn woman found 35 miles …
This was one big-eyed bedbug. Four days after taking a mattress and a boxspring out of a Brooklyn apartment, a New Jersey moving crew got the scare of their ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
2
These Bald Sphynx Kittens Will Not Allow This Bed To Be Made
Here is a completely fruitless struggle between a woman and a litter of bald sphynx kittens who refuse to let her make her bed. It's great if you love a bunch of ... «UPROXX, Jul 15»
3
Stunning snaps show bald beauty of hairless sphynx cats as …
Alicia first photographed a sphynx in 2013 but it wasn't until spring this year she ... USA, admits she chose sphynx cats because she is drawn by their alien look. «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
4
Behold, The Strangely Mesmerizing World Of Sphinx Cats
Rius began her series, devoted to the unconventional beauty of the Sphynx, last year. After moving to Amsterdam in 2012, she decided that she would "reinvent" ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
5
There's something eerily beautiful about these pictures of Sphynx cats
So, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that I think these Sphynx pictures are the cat's meow (sorry). To satisfy my curiosity about how these came to be, ... «The Verge, Mar 15»
6
12 Photos of Hairless Cats With Breasts That Will Make Your Jaw Drop
By their looks alone, these kitties are anything but cuddly. But despite what photographer Alícia Rius describes as the Sphynx cats' "alien look," she believes ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Mar 15»
7
Portraits of Sphynx Cats Explore What Cats Look Like Under All That …
Want to see what cats look like without their fluffy coats of fur? Look no further than the Sphynx cat, which was developed specifically to look naked by breeders ... «PetaPixel, Mar 15»
8
Sphynx Travel Razor Review
When I heard about The Sphynx ($15) razor last year, I was eager to get my hands on one, mostly because I have a small obsession with travel-size products. «POPSUGAR, Feb 15»
9
Sphynx cat survives arrow shot through head as cops hunt unknown …
Akila, a seven-year-old calico Sphynx, was found by her owner, Tyra Bulluck, 40, cowering in bushes in a neighbor's yard with a seven inch arrow that had been ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
10
Sphynx razor includes soap AND water in one discreet device
In addition to the Sphynx's original black and white models, Ms Kashani plans to manufacture a colorful array of razors in bright patterns and shows 15 different ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Sphynx [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sphynx>. Apr 2024 ».
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