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cryptid
English
Etymology
From crypt +? -id. English usage 1983; coined by John E. Wall in the ISC Newsletter.
Noun
cryptid (plural cryptids)
- (cryptozoology) A creature known only from folklore or legend, the existence of which is not proven by scientific observation.
- 1999, Steve Burgess, "Loren Coleman, Loch Ness snowman of cryptozoology," salon.com, 16 Aug,
- Now comes perhaps the cleverest tag of all: cryptozoology. It refers to the search for new animals, animals dwelling in unexpected places, and most importantly for "X-Files" scriptwriters, "cryptids"—legendary creatures such as the yeti.
- 1999, Steve Burgess, "Loren Coleman, Loch Ness snowman of cryptozoology," salon.com, 16 Aug,
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cryptozoology
English
Alternative forms
- cryptozoölogy (rare)
Etymology
From crypto- +? zoology.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /?k??pto?zo???l?d?i/
Noun
cryptozoology (uncountable)
- Study of cryptids, animals whose existence has not been proven.
Derived terms
- cryptozoological
- cryptozoologist
Related terms
- cryptid
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