griffin

grif·fin

also grif·fon or gryph·on G0269300 (grĭf′ən)n. A fabulous beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

[Middle English griffoun, from Old French griffon, from grif, from Latin grȳpus, grȳphus, variants of grȳps, grȳp-, from Greek grūps.]

griffin

(ˈɡrɪfɪn) ,

griffon

gryphon

n (Classical Myth & Legend) a winged monster with an eagle-like head and the body of a lion[C14: from Old French grifon, from Latin grӯphus, from Greek grups, from grupos hooked]

griffin

(ˈɡrɪfɪn) n (Peoples) a newcomer to the Orient, esp one from W Europe[C18: of unknown origin]

grif•fin

(ˈgrɪf ɪn)

also griffon

n. a fabled monster, usu. having the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. [1300–50; Middle English griffoun < Middle French grifon < Latin grȳphus < Greek grȳp-, s. of gryps curled, curved, having a hooked nose] grif`fin•esque′, adj.

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Noun

griffin - winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a liongriffon, gryphonmythical creature, mythical monster - a monster renowned in folklore and myth

Translations

Greif

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Griffin,

city (1990 pop. 21,347), seat of Spalding co., W central Ga., in a farm and cotton area increasingly integrated into metropolitan Atlanta's economy; inc. 1843. The city's textile and clothing industries are in decline; other manufactures include leather, plastics, and transportation equipment. Nearby is a state agricultural station.

griffin,

in ancient and medieval legend, creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. Its name also appears as griffon and gryphon. The griffin originated in ancient Middle Eastern legend and is often found in Persian sculpture and the decorative arts. Although its significance is obscure, it is often thought to have been a protective symbol, representing strength and vigilance.

griffin

A mythological beast with a lion’s body and an eagle’s head and wings, used decoratively.

griffin, griffon, gryphon

A mythological beast having a lion’s body with an eagle’s head and wings; used decoratively.

griffin

fabulous animal, part eagle, part lion. [Gk. Myth. and Art: Hall, 143; Ital. Lit.: Purgatory]See: Monsters

griffin

¹, griffon, gryphon a winged monster with an eagle-like head and the body of a lion

griffin

² a newcomer to the Orient, esp one from W Europe

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Synonyms for griffin

noun winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

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