Definition

A mythical creature that has the front part of a griffin, including its wings and head, and the body of a horse.

Example

In the story, the hippogriff flew majestically over the mountains.

Conversation

Did you ever read about the hippogriff in that fantasy book?

Yeah, I loved how it was described as a mix between a horse and a griffin.

I still can't believe such a creature exists in mythology!

It's fascinating, right? I'd love to see a hippogriff in real life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hippogriff → It is formed from "hippos" (from Greek, meaning horse) and "grifo" (from Italian, meaning griffin). The word describes a mythical creature that has the body of a horse and the wings and head of a griffin, combining the two distinct animals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a creature that is part 'horse' ('hippos') and part 'griffin' ('grifo') — that's what a hippogriff is, a blend of these two majestic beings.

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