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- [grif-in]
- /ˈgrɪf ɪn/
- /ˈɡrɪf.ɪn/
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- [grif-in]
- /ˈgrɪf ɪn/
Definitions of griffin word
- noun griffin a city in W Georgia. 1
- noun griffin a male given name. 1
- noun griffin A mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, typically depicted with pointed ears and with the eagle's legs taking the place of the forelegs. 1
- noun griffin mythical beast: eagle-lion 1
- countable noun griffin In mythology, a griffin is a winged creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. 0
- noun griffin a winged monster with an eagle-like head and the body of a lion 0
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Origin of griffin
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English griffoun < Middle French grifon < Latin grȳphus < Greek grȳp- (stem of grȳ́ps) curled, curved, having a hooked nose
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Parts of speech for Griffin
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griffin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
griffin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for griffin
noun griffin
- cougar — A cougar is a wild member of the cat family. Cougars have brownish-grey fur and live in mountain regions of North and South America.
- wildcat — any of several North American felines of the genus Lynx. Compare lynx.
- cat — A cat is a furry animal that has a long tail and sharp claws. Cats are often kept as pets.
- puma — cougar.
- lioness — a female lion.
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