griffinism
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griffin — griffin1 griffinesque, adj. /grif in/, n. Class. Myth. a fabled monster, usually having the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. Also, griffon, gryphon. [1300 50; ME griffoun < MF grifon < L gryphus < Gk gryp (s. of grýps) curled,… … Universalium