cryptid

Translations

cryptidnoun
cryptids
pl
криптидтермин криптозоологии
The Loch Ness Monster is perhaps the most famous cryptid.
Лох-несское чудовище — пожалуй, самый известный криптид.
Additional translations
неизвестное животное
Synonyms
mythical creature
cryptozoological creature
undiscovered species
hidden animal
phantom beast
mysterious creature
folkloric creature
legendary creature
cryptidadjective
Used attributively; non-gradable.
Cryptid sightings often occur in remote regions.
Криптидные наблюдения часто происходят в отдалённых районах.

Definitions

cryptidnoun
A creature whose existence is alleged but not scientifically proven; an animal studied within cryptozoology.
The Loch Ness Monster is perhaps the most famous cryptid.
cryptidadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a cryptid.
Cryptid sightings often occur in remote regions.