Gryphon: meaning, definitions and examples

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gryphon

 

[ หˆษกrษชf.ษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A gryphon, also spelled griffin, is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This creature is often seen as a symbol of strength and wisdom in mythology. According to various ancient cultures, gryphons were known to guard treasures and priceless possessions. They are commonly depicted in art and heraldry, representing nobility and protection.

Synonyms

griffin, griphon

Examples of usage

  • The gryphon is a majestic creature in myths.
  • In heraldry, the gryphon symbolizes bravery and protection.
  • Gryphons are often shown guarding treasure in stories.
  • Many ancient civilizations believed in the power of the gryphon.

Translations

Translations of the word "gryphon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—ั€ะธั„เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Griffin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ griffin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gryfon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท griffon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grifรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆฌํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠููŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grifรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฎ้นซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะธั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grifon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grifรณn

Etymology

The word 'gryphon' or 'griffin' derives from the Latin 'gryphus' and the Greek 'gryphos', which is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root '*gสฐregสฐ-'. This term described a creature that had the characteristics of both a lion and an eagle, which were two of the most powerful animals in the ancient world. The lion represents strength and valiance, while the eagle signifies power and keen vision. In ancient art, especially in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, gryphons adorned royal tombs and were seen as protectors. They played significant roles in the folklore of numerous ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, often embodying the virtues of guardianship and strength. The gryphon has remained a popular figure in fantasy literature and art to this day.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,383, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.