griffin

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English griffoun, from Old French griffon, from Late Latin grȳphus, from Classical Latin grȳps, from Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ (grū́ps).

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Synonyms

gryphon, griffon

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