half-human
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The name Satyrex combines Satyr, a half-human, half-beast figure from Greek mythology known for exaggerated anatomy, with the Latin word rēx, meaning "king."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 6, 2026
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces a roster of Kameo characters such as Jax Briggs and the half-human, half-dragon Goro that can act as sidekicks to the main combatants.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
Taymor conceived a magical African tapestry that incorporates half-human, half-animal figures; African masks as headdresses above human faces; stilt work; and colorful Balinese-style puppets.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
A half-vampire, half-human child would be fine but the filmmakers' decision to computer animate the baby make for a character that is beyond nightmares.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2022
Chekov, the Russian ensign; Sulu, the Japanese American helmsman; and the half-human, half-Vulcan first officer, Mr. Spock, added an interstellar touch of diversity.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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