grifon

fabulous bird; griffin

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A majestic mythical griffin with eagle head and wings and lion body, natural animal anatomy adapted coherently.

noun

griffon

GRIF-un/ɡrˈɪfʌn/

A mythical creature with an eagle's head and a lion's body.

Etymology

griffonOld Frenchfabulous bird; griffin

Grifon already named the fabulous creature combining eagle and lion. Its name is linked to a hooked beak, though a Semitic origin has also been suggested.

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