Definition

A mythical creature that has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

Example

In ancient stories, the gryphon was often seen as a guardian of treasures.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a drawing of a gryphon?

Yeah, they're such cool creatures!

I love how they combine features of both lions and eagles.

Exactly! It makes them look so majestic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Gryphon** → The word 'gryphon' originates from the Latin 'gryphus', which comes from the Greek 'gryps' (meaning a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle). The term describes this legendary creature that symbolizes strength and majesty, combining the attributes of both animals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a creature that has the 'strength' of a lion and the 'majesty' of an eagle — that's what a gryphon represents.

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