sphinges

(noun) an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret. Synonyms: sphinx.

(noun) (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon. Synonyms: Sphinx.

(noun) one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians. Synonyms: sphinx.