Griffin
noun
A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
In the mythology, the griffin was seen as a powerful and majestic creature.
Often appears as...
- majestic griffin
- powerful griffin
noun
A type of dog breed, also known as Brussels Griffon.
The griffin has a lot of energy and loves to play with its human.
Often appears as...
- brussels griffin
- energic griffin
noun
A person of mixed British and Indian descent during the British colonization in India.
During the colonial period, many griffins worked as intermediaries between the British and the Indians.
Often appears as...
- colonial griffin
- griffin intermediaries
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
In the mythology, the griffin was seen as a powerful and majestic creature.
Often appears as...
- majestic griffin
- powerful griffin
noun
A type of dog breed, also known as Brussels Griffon.
The griffin has a lot of energy and loves to play with its human.
Often appears as...
- brussels griffin
- energic griffin
noun
A person of mixed British and Indian descent during the British colonization in India.
During the colonial period, many griffins worked as intermediaries between the British and the Indians.
Often appears as...
- colonial griffin
- griffin intermediaries
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Significance
Griffins are symbols of strength and guardianship in mythology, often found in ancient art.
The ancient vase featured a griffin, symbolizing protection.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depictions
Griffins appear in various cultures' myths; they may have different meanings and roles.
In Persian culture, the griffin is a protector of divine power.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Literature
Griffins are featured in fantasy stories, representing magical creatures.
The griffin soared above the magical kingdom, watching over the land.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Significance
Griffins are symbols of strength and guardianship in mythology, often found in ancient art.
The ancient vase featured a griffin, symbolizing protection.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depictions
Griffins appear in various cultures' myths; they may have different meanings and roles.
In Persian culture, the griffin is a protector of divine power.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Literature
Griffins are featured in fantasy stories, representing magical creatures.
The griffin soared above the magical kingdom, watching over the land.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Significance
Griffins are symbols of strength and guardianship in mythology, often found in ancient art.
The ancient vase featured a griffin, symbolizing protection.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depictions
Griffins appear in various cultures' myths; they may have different meanings and roles.
In Persian culture, the griffin is a protector of divine power.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Literature
Griffins are featured in fantasy stories, representing magical creatures.
The griffin soared above the magical kingdom, watching over the land.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
the difference as much as the african white bucked which have this white here just like the troopers giving vouchers but if you look carefully on the feather stair you can see lots of white and black on the rupert's griffin vulture now watches we do not see and we do not
Video examples
Parrot vs Child...
right after a strong start Griffin has lost points on the colors and the four year olds have taken the lead but he still has the same score as the three year old finally it's the real bird brain teaser counting corners starting
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
the difference as much as the african white bucked which have this white here just like the troopers giving vouchers but if you look carefully on the feather stair you can see lots of white and black on the rupert's griffin vulture now watches we do not see and we do not
Video examples
Parrot vs Child...
right after a strong start Griffin has lost points on the colors and the four year olds have taken the lead but he still has the same score as the three year old finally it's the real bird brain teaser counting corners starting
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Leslie Odom, Jr.
American Actor
Josh Gad was in my class. Katy Mixon. Griffin Matthews. Josh Groban - he ended up leaving to become a huge star, but he was in our class in freshman year. I remember Josh was this nerdy kid in a turtleneck with a voice from heaven.
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Tatum O'Neal
American Actress
Griffin, my brother, 11 months younger, was sometimes the victim of my father's fury - once Ryan famously knocked out his teeth.
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Julian Bond
American Activist
Griffin Bell later apologized to me for that decision.
Quote examples
Leslie Odom, Jr.
American Actor
Josh Gad was in my class. Katy Mixon. Griffin Matthews. Josh Groban - he ended up leaving to become a huge star, but he was in our class in freshman year. I remember Josh was this nerdy kid in a turtleneck with a voice from heaven.
Quote examples
Tatum O'Neal
American Actress
Griffin, my brother, 11 months younger, was sometimes the victim of my father's fury - once Ryan famously knocked out his teeth.
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Julian Bond
American Activist
Griffin Bell later apologized to me for that decision.
Example 1 of 3
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