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griffin

Syllabification: (grif·fin)

Pronunciation: /ˈgrifin/

(also gryphon, griffon /ˈgrifən/)

Definition of griffin

noun

a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, typically depicted with pointed ears and with the eagle’s legs taking the place of the forelegs.