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
Therein rests the delight in what he brings to "Strange New Worlds," in that he's a half-human, half-Vulcan figuring out the balance of who he is and who he strives to be.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 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
One article ran with an image of a half-human, half-mouse creature with a long, scaly tail; another ran with a cartoon of a hippopotamus-woman reading the newspaper at a bus stop.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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