gryphon

noun

gryph·​on

variant spelling of griffin

: a mythical animal typically having the head, forepart, and wings of an eagle and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion

Examples of gryphon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Living On the Crusts First discovered in 2023, the Borealis Mud Volcano is distinguished by a cluster of craters within a depression around 1,600 feet to 2,000 feet in diameter and an active gryphon, which is a steep cone that expels mud and other fluids, gasses, and oils. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025

Mark Witton The gryphon, or griffin, is a legendary creature dating back to classical antiquity, sporting the body, legs, and tail of a lion and the wings, head, and front talons of an eagle. —Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 June 2024

Enlarge / Painting of a gryphon, or griffin, a lion-raptor chimera from ancient folklore. —Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 June 2024

Consider how Tarak tames an enormous gryphon, soaring the height of mountains, then both gorgeous creatures peer at us achieving 3D closeness (without 3D). —Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2023

Rhymes for gryphon

• griffon
• stiffen
• tiffin

Kids Definition

gryphon

variant of griffin