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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.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French grifoun, based on late Latin gryphus, via Latin from Greek grups, grup-

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