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griffon.

griffin (mythical creature)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡʁi.fɔ̃/
  1. griffin (mythical creature)

    masculine
  2. griffon vulture

    masculine
  3. common swift

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Pre-Greekbor.? Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ (grū́ps)bor. Latin grȳps Latin grȳphus Old French grifon French griffon Inherited from Old French grifon (grif + -on), from Latin grȳphus, gryps, from Ancient Greek γρύψ (grúps).

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