““What’s a simurgh?”
“A member of the winged species avian simurghi,” sniffed the simurgh. “Easy to identify because of his gorgeous plumage, ready wit, intelligent conversation, amiable disposition, and fabulous abilities.””

Source: The Wizard of Zao (1978), Chapter 3 (p. 33)

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American fantasy writer, editor, critic 1930–1988

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