GRIFFIN


Meaning of GRIFFIN in English

(also gryphon or griffon )

■ noun a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

Origin

ME: from OFr. grifoun , based on late L. gryphus , via L. from Gk grups , grup- .

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