griffin

noun (a griffin, griffins); also spelled gryphon, griffon

«griffin» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(myth) An imaginary creature with the head, wings and claws of an eagle and the body of a lion. tree →
Griffin is also a surname (a name). tree →

In the lessons

In stories, legends, coats of arms and fantasy books. It tells the reader of something strong, proud and watchful, guarding treasure. Phrases: a griffin guarding gold.

Examples

The griffin spread its eagle wings and roared like a lion. tree →
A griffin guarded the dragon's treasure. tree →
There is a stone griffin on the old bank. tree →
In the story the hero rode on a griffin. tree →
Griffins appear on many coats of arms. tree →
Gryphon is another way to spell griffin. tree →

Note

Not real: a creature of myth. Spellings griffin, griffon and gryphon all exist. A griffon is also a breed of dog and a kind of vulture.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «griffin» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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