griffon

[US]/'grɪf(ə)n/
[UK]/ˈɡrɪfən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(Greek) a monster that is half lion and half eagle;griffon.
Word Forms
Pluralgriffons

Example Sentences

The most behaviors of white-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) and Himalayan griffon (Gyps hinalayensis ) were foraging, resting and locomotion during wintering season.

The griffon soared through the sky with majestic grace.

Legends often depict griffons as powerful and majestic creatures.

The griffon's sharp claws are used for hunting and defense.

In fantasy literature, griffons are often portrayed as loyal companions.

The griffon's distinctive features include the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle.

Ancient civilizations believed griffons guarded treasures and sacred places.

The griffon's ferocious roar echoed through the mountains.

Mythology often portrays griffons as symbols of strength and courage.

The griffon's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances.

Griffons are mythical creatures that combine the features of lions and eagles.

Real-world Examples

Harry could see a gleaming oak door ahead, with a brass knocker in the shape of a griffon.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The other perches near the nest, hunched and proud, like a griffon.

Source: Cross Stream (Part 1)

A few centuries after that, a griffon vulture also died in the same vicinity.

Source: New World Interactive English

For millennia, Buddhists in these mountains have relied on the griffon vulture and the lammergeier to help them dispose of their dead.

Source: Human Planet

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