pixiu

English

Etymology

Borrowed from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 貔貅 (píxiū).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /piːˈʃjəʊ/

Noun

pixiu (plural pixiu)

  1. (Chinese mythology, mythology) A mythical Chinese creature resembling a winged lion, supposed to bring wealth.

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