sphinx sphinx /sˈfɪŋks/

noun

1. 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  ( sphinx )
   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
    Tourists flocked to see the Sphinx, the magnificent stone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man.
   Tourists flocked to see the Sphinx, the magnificent stone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man.
   
   
2. An inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret  ( sphinx )
   an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
   

 Sphinx

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

 Irving Langmuir Irving Langmuir /ˈɜːrvɪŋ læŋˈmjʊər/

noun

1. United States chemist who studied surface chemistry and developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and worked on high temperature electrical discharges (1881-1957)  ( Irving Langmuir , Langmuir )
   United States chemist who studied surface chemistry and developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and worked on high temperature electrical discharges (1881-1957)
   
   

 buff buff /ˈbʌf/

adjective

1. Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather  ( buff )
   of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
   

noun

1. () An ardent follower and admirer  ( buff , devotee , lover , fan )
   an ardent follower and admirer
    The concert was filled with screaming fans who knew every word to every song
   The concert was filled with screaming fans who knew every word to every song
   
2. An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)  ( buff , buffer )
   an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
   
   
3. A medium to dark tan color  ( buff , caramel , caramel brown , raw sienna , yellowish brown )
   a medium to dark tan color
   
4. Bare skin  ( buff )
   bare skin
    Swimming in the buff means to swim naked
   swimming in the buff means to swim naked
   
5. A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen  ( buff )
   a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
   

verb

1. () Strike, beat repeatedly  ( buffet , buff )
   strike, beat repeatedly
    The wind buffeted him
   The wind buffeted him
   
2. Polish and make shiny  ( buff , burnish , furbish )
   polish and make shiny
    Buff the wooden floors
   buff the wooden floors
    Buff my shoes
   buff my shoes
   

 enchantment enchantment /ɛnˈtʃæntmənt/

noun

1. () A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual  ( captivation , enthrallment [ N. American] , fascination , enchantment , enthralment [Canadian, British] )
   a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
   
2. A magical spell  ( bewitchment , enchantment )
   a magical spell
   
3. A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation  ( enchantment , spell , trance )
   a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
    The hypnotist put the subject into a deep trance.
   The hypnotist put the subject into a deep trance.