Definitions
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Word origin
From Middle English griffoun, from Old French griffon, from Late Latin grȳphus, from Classical Latin grȳps, from Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ (grū́ps).
Used in a sentence
“Tables were laid out in the palace, profusely covered with wines and refreshments, in the European style; old hands and griffins, fair sex and civilians, seemed all determined to enjoy themselves[…]”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Mythic eagle-lion”7 letters
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