lamia

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Noun lamia has 1 sense

vampire, lamia - (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
--₁ is a kind of evil spirit

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Lamia

Noun

Sense 1:

A mythical creature in ancient Greek folklore, often portrayed as a beautiful woman who seduces and preys on men, particularly by sucking their blood or eating their flesh.

Sample Sentence: The legend tells of a lamia who lived in the dark caves near the village.

Sense 2:

A venomous snake found in parts of Africa and Asia, known for its hood-shaped mark on the back of its head.

Sample Sentence: The explorers cautiously watched the lamia as it slithered through the dense undergrowth of the jungle.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Pertaining to or resembling a mythical lamia.

Sample Sentence: The movie had a captivating storyline filled with lamia creatures who haunted the protagonist's dreams.

Sense 2:

Popular or widely known among the local community.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant is so lamia in this small town, everyone knows about it.