mudcreature

noun
UK /ˈmʌdˌkriːtʃə/
US /ˈmʌdˌkriːtʃər/

A mudcreature is a make-believe animal made out of wet dirt.

The kids built a mudcreature in the garden after the rain.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A creature that lives in mud, like a worm or crab.

The mudcreature burrowed deep into the wet riverbank.

3. A monster in stories that is shaped from mud and comes to life.

In the tale, the wizard made a mudcreature to guard the gate.

4. A messy, muddy child after playing outside.

Look at you, you little mudcreature—straight into the bath!