Abominable Snowman

American  

noun

1. a legendary large, hairy, humanoid creature said to inhabit the Himalayas.

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abominable snowman British  

noun

1. Also called: yeti.  a large legendary manlike or apelike creature, alleged to inhabit the Himalayan Mountains

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Etymology

Origin of Abominable Snowman

1920–25; spurious translation of a supposed Tibetan phrase metoh kangmi, probably an erroneous rendering of Tibetan mi t'om man-bear and k'ang mi snowfield man

Example Sentences

By song three, “Frankenstein,” a giant cat and the abominable snowman were on stage.

From Los Angeles Times

"Also known as the Abominable Snowman."

From Literature

"A special exhibit on the Abominable Snowman opened at the museum today," the reporter was saying.

From Literature

"Did you ever hear of the Abominable Snowman?"

From Literature

She couldn't stop wondering if the snowman they had seen in the park was the Abominable Snowman.

From Literature