mysterious creature

collocation in English

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mysterious
adjective
uk
/mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/us
/mɪˈstɪr.i.əs/
strange, not known, or ...
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creature
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkriː.tʃər/us
/ˈkriː.tʃɚ/
any large or small living thing that can ...
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(Definition ofmysteriousandcreaturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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To many of us, the badger symbolises the countryside, and we have, rightly, protected that wonderful andmysteriouscreature.
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Meanwhile, amysteriouscreatureattaches itself to the bottom of the boat.
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Spiritually akin to the crocodile, and perhaps originally the same reptile, was amysteriouscreaturecapable of many forms called the "chiao" ("ku").
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The "lidrc" is a ghostly,mysteriouscreaturewith several different appearances, its works are always malicious.
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But then amysteriouscreaturearrived and put a counter-spell on the doors, making them open.
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He tries to communicate with one, but a sonic ping interrupts the conversation and scares off the animal, and he is knocked out by amysteriouscreature.
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In short, whales are beautiful, intelligent, social, caring, gentle and mysterious creatures.
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The mysterious old man is seen stroking his necklace, summoning the mysterious creatures.
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I had books on mysterious creatures, psychic powers, ghosts, flying saucers, and monsters in dark corners of the world.
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Maltese folktales include various stories about mysterious creatures and supernatural events.
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They chose the name with the mysterious creatures of mythology in mind.
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An expert on mysterious creatures and paranormal activity, he's fully prepared to take on any monster, though he is scared of ghosts and clowns.
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During his lifetime he participated in many expeditions to look for mysterious creatures or cryptids.
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Carved images include nature, animals, mysterious creatures as well as the college shield and motto.
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Ella is fascinated about these mysterious creatures.
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