The qilin ([tɕʰǐ.lǐn]; Chinese: 麒麟), or kirin, is a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese mythology and other East Asian cultural sphere, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler.[1] Qilin is a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts.

A Qilin.
Qilin
Qilin (Chinese characters).svg
"Qilin" in Chinese characters
Chinese name
Chinese 麒麟

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Very interesting. The name sounds good.

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