gryphon
pronunciation
How to pronounce gryphon in British English:
UK [ˈgrɪfən]
How to pronounce gryphon in American English:
US ['ɡrɪfən]
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- Noun:
- winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion
Word Origin
- gryphon (n.)
- alternative or archaic spelling of griffin.
Example
- 1. The gryphon replied very solemnly .
- 2. They very soon came upon a gryphon , lying fast asleep in the sun .
- 3. He looked at the gryphon as if he thought it had some kind of authority over alice .
- 4. ' So he did , so he did , ' said the gryphon , sighing in his turn ; and both creatures hid their faces in their paws .
- 5. " Chorus again ! " Cried the gryphon , and the mock turtle had just begun to repeat it , when a cry of'the trial 's beginning ! ' Was heard in the distance .