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ぬえ 鵺
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1. Japanese chimera; mythical creature with a monkey's head, tanuki's body, tiger's limbs, and a snake tail​
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2. White's thrush (Zoothera dauma)​See also トラツグミ
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3. mysterious person; person of unknown character; enigma​
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4. Nue​A nue (鵺) is a legendary creature found in Japanese folklore. It is described as having the head of a monkey, the body of a raccoon dog, the legs of a tiger, and a snake as a tail. According to the legend, a nue can metamorphose into a black cloud and fly. Due to its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as a Japanese chimera. Nue are supposed to be bringers of misfortune and illness.
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鵼 【ぬえ】

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