yeti
(noun)
ˈyɛti
Definitions
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A mythical creature resembling a large ape, said to inhabit the Himalayas.
A ghost of the snows, the yeti dances on the edge of reality and myth, whispering secrets amidst the eternal white silence.Example: The yeti is often depicted in folklore as a reclusive and mysterious creature.
Origin
1930s: from Tibetan, literally ‘rock bear’, from ya ‘rock’ + thi ‘bear’.
Synonyms
abominable snowman, bigfoot