1. Plural of hippogriff; mythical creatures with the front body of an eagle and the hind body of a horse.
Usage: Chiefly used in fantasy literature and mythology; Also spelled 'hippogriff' or 'hippogryph' in singular form

Examples

• The fantasy novel featured a squadron of hippogryphs soaring through the enchanted skies.
• In medieval bestiaries, hippogryphs were depicted as noble creatures combining eagle and horse traits.
• The wizard summoned three hippogryphs to carry the travelers across the mountain range.
• Hippogryphs appeared frequently in Renaissance art as symbols of power and majesty.
• The children's book illustrated colorful hippogryphs with golden wings and flowing manes.