a sphinx with the head of a man.

a gusty flurry or shower; a brief squall or storm accompanied by precipitation.

of great or far-reaching importance or consequence.

an insulated network of pipes and cables, used to convey water and electricity in communities situated in areas of permafrost.

consisting of drying oils and resins that usually have been cooked.

a prehistoric sepulchral tomb or casket.

an ordered set of instructions applied repeatedly to data to solve a problem or accomplish a task.

an artificial mixture, resembling smalt, containing cobalt oxide and, usually, silica, used to produce a blue color in glass and in ceramic glazes.

excessively ornate or fussy in artistic or architectural style.

in silks or fabrics, presenting a watery or wavelike appearance.