noun
- Plural of gryphon; mythical creatures with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.
Usage: Also spelled 'griffins' or 'griffons'; 'gryphon' is an alternative spelling, less common in modern usage.; Often used in heraldry, fantasy literature, and historical contexts.
Examples
- The castle's coat of arms featured two gryphons standing on their hind legs.
- In medieval heraldry, gryphons symbolized strength and vigilance.
- The fantasy novel described gryphons soaring through the sky above the enchanted kingdom.
- Ancient texts often depicted gryphons as guardians of treasure and sacred places.
- The museum's collection included stone carvings of gryphons from the Renaissance period.