griffin

/grifin/

Thân thiện

A griffin stands guard atop a marble pedestal in a sunlit courtyard.

Definition

Noun: 1. A mythical creature: A griffin is a legendary beast with the head, beak, and wings of an eagle and the body, legs, and tail of a lion. It is often depicted as a powerful and majestic guardian of treasure.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ancient tapestry featured a fierce griffin guarding a golden hoard.
  • In many myths, a griffin is said to be stronger than a hundred eagles.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Use: The griffin is frequently used in heraldry and coats of arms as a symbol of strength, courage, and vigilance.
  • The family's crest bore a golden griffin, representing their valor.

Variants and Related Words

• Gryphon (noun): An alternative spelling for "griffin."
  • The manuscript used the older spelling 'gryphon'.

Synonyms

• Mythical beast: A creature from legend or mythology.
• Chimera: Although a chimera is technically a different creature (lion, goat, serpent), it is sometimes used loosely for similar composite mythical beasts.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gryphon
• griffon