"griffin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɡrɪfɪn/ Forms: griffin [singular], griffins [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A griffin is a mythical beast that has a body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
    Sense id: simple-griffin-en-noun-cgUocgJw
     
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