abominable snowman


abominable snow·man

noun, often capitalized A&S \-ˈsnō-mən, -ˌman\

Definition of ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN

: a mysterious creature with human or apelike characteristics reported to exist in the high Himalayas —called also yeti

First Known Use of ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN

1921

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