noun
definition
A creature known only from folklore or legend, the existence of which is not proven by scientific observation.
Examples of cryptids in a Sentence
A number of animals started out as cryptids, including the okapi and the platypus.
Nonfiction is a sure winner with many boys, and Tales of the Cryptids handles an especially high-interest topic with fun writing and plenty of incredible pictures.
Cryptids are legendary creatures that may or may not exist, such as Bigfoot, Nessie, and the chupacabra.
Many popular legends feature spooky paranormal elements like ghosts, UFOs and cryptids.
The Cryptozoo is a fun website that provides pictures of chupacabra and other cryptids, as well as providing other information such as sightings and evidence.
Creatures studied by cryptozoologists are known as cryptids.