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kylin
/ ˈkiːˈlɪn /
noun
- (in Chinese art) a mythical animal of composite form
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kylin1
C19: from Chinese ch'i-lin, literally: male-female
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Example Sentences
Other symbolic and sacred creatures are often pictured, among them the kylin, which was believed to foretell good fortune.
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Sometimes the Kylin, a sort of stag with a dragon's head, and a symbol of good-fortune, was used.
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The kylin, or k'i-lin, was an animal symbolising longevity and good government.
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