abominable snowman

abominable snowman

n.

A hairy humanlike animal purported to inhabit the snows of the high Himalaya Mountains. Also called yeti.

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abominable snowman

n

(Non-European Myth & Legend) a large legendary manlike or apelike creature, alleged to inhabit the Himalayan Mountains. Also called: yeti

[a translation of Tibetan metohkangmi, from metoh foul + kangmi snowman]

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yet•i

(ˈyɛt i)

n., pl. yet•is. (sometimes cap.)

a large, hairy, humanoid creature reputed to inhabit the Himalayas.

[1950–55; < Sherpa]

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Noun

1.

abominable snowman - a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas yeti legendary creature - a monster that is unverifiable but popularly accepted as possibly factual

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Translations

Yeti

abominable hombre de las nieves

lumimies

abominable homme des neiges

abominevole uomo delle nevi

Verschrikkelijke Sneeuwman

abominável homem das neves

снежный человек