Definitions for "manticora"
A mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion.
India. Solinus: The Manticora is born in India with a triple row of teeth a man s face; bluish-grey eyes; red color; lion s body; scorpion s tail and voice of a Siren. It was said to revel in human flesh, was swifter than a bird, in its tail were three fatal stings which could be used as darts.