The __ and the Carpet, E. Nesbit’s Magical Tale
Puzzle 16 of Thanksgiving Piece of Cake Pack
Question is: The __ and the Carpet, E. Nesbit’s Magical Tale
and the answer is: PHOENIX
Word Meaning:
PHOENIX — (mythology) A mythological bird, said to be the only one of its kind, which lives for 500 years and then dies by burning to ashes on a pyre of its own making, ignited by the sun. It then arises anew from the ashes.
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