饕餮
Meanings
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- 1.ferocious mythological animal, the fifth son of the dragon king
- 2.zoomorphic mask motif, found on Shang and Zhou ritual bronzes
- 3.gluttonous
- 4.sumptuous (banquet)
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Wiktionary
- 1.taotie (legendary gluttonous animal)
- 2.taotie (stylized design frequently found on ancient bronzes)
- 3.gourmand; glutton; voracious eater
- 4.fierce and greedy person
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Etymology
Named after legendary voracious beast motif Taotie except for itself.
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