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opinicus

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opin·​i·​cus | \ ōˈpinə̇kəs \
plural -es

Definition of opinicus

1 : a fabulous beast represented especially in heraldry much like a griffon but with a short tail
2 : an insignia bearing or consisting of an opinicus

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“Opinicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinicus. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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