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griffinesque

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grif⋅fin

1  [grif-in]
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–noun Classical Mythology.
a fabled monster, usually having the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.
Also, griffon, gryphon.

Origin:
1300–50; ME griffoun < MF grifon < L grȳphus < Gk grȳp- (s. of grȳ́ps) curled, curved, having a hooked nose

Related forms:
grif⋅fin⋅esque, adjective
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