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griffin

grif·fin

UK/ˈɡɹɪfɪn/ US/ˈɡrɪfɪn/ fairly common

noun

1.

winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English griffoun, from Old French griffon, from Late Latin grȳphus, from Classical Latin grȳps, from Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ (grū́ps).

Phrases

  • bearded griffin

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