kylin

/ ˈkiːˈlɪn /

noun

1. (in Chinese art) a mythical animal of composite form

Word History and Origins

Origin of kylin¹

C19: from Chinese ch'i-lin, literally: male-female

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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