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   griffin

   /ˈɡrɪf(ɪ)n/

   noun

   • 1. a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, typically depicted with pointed ears and with the eagle's legs taking the place of the forelegs.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French grifoun, based on late Latin gryphus, via Latin from Greek grups, grup-.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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