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cheshire cat

 

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Noun cheshire cat has 1 sense
  1. Cheshire cat - a fictional cat with a broad fixed smile on its face; created by Lewis Carroll
    --1 is a kind of
    fictional character, fictitious character, character

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Cheshire Cat

Definition:

The Cheshire Cat is a fictional character from Lewis Carroll's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". It is known for its distinctive mischievous grin, disappearing and reappearing ability, and its cryptic and philosophical conversations with Alice.

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun: a character in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with a wide grin that disappears and reappears

Example sentence: The Cheshire Cat's enigmatic smile and whimsical nature made it one of the most memorable characters in Carroll's novel.

Sense 2:

noun: a person or thing that is elusive, mysterious, or hard to grasp

Example sentence: The concept of love can be compared to a Cheshire Cat, sometimes appearing clear and defined, while other times inexplicably vanishing.

Sense 3:

adjective: used to describe a person or thing that has a mysterious, obscure, or sly nature

Example sentence: Her Cheshire Cat eyes conveyed an air of intrigue and secrecy, leaving everyone curious about her true intentions.

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