noun
- A legendary creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.
Usage: Also spelled 'griffin' (more common modern spelling).; Appears in mythology, heraldry, and fantasy literature.
Examples
- The gryphon guarded the treasure in the ancient temple.
- Medieval coats of arms often featured a gryphon as a symbol of strength.
- In Greek mythology, gryphons were said to protect gold and precious items.
- The fantasy novel depicted a gryphon with golden feathers and a fierce expression.
- Heraldic gryphons typically have their wings spread wide in a display of power.