creature

noun
  1. A living being, especially an animal, that is not a human being. noun
    The forest was filled with strange creatures.
    He is fascinated by marine creatures like dolphins and whales.
  2. A person or thing that is created or brought into existence by a particular process or action. noun
    The artist's latest sculpture is a bizarre creature.
    The novel depicts a creature born from the imagination of the author.
  3. A person, especially one who is regarded as strange, unusual, or in some way different. noun
    That eccentric old man is quite a creature.
    She always acts like a peculiar creature at parties.