"opinicus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: opinici [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|opinici}} opinicus (plural opinici)
  1. (heraldry) A heraldic imaginary creature with an eagle's head, a short tail, and sometimes wings. Categories (topical): Heraldry, Mythological creatures Synonyms: epimacus [rare]

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Coordinate term: griffin"
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