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Word: Griffin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French grifoun, based on late Latin gryphus, via Latin from Greek grups, grup-
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡrɪf(ɪ)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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.
Short Definition:mythical creature with head and wings of eagle and body of lion
Variant Forms:
- gryphon
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