noun
- mythical creatures with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion
Usage: mythology
Examples
- The ancient tapestry depicted fierce griffins guarding a treasure.
- Griffins appear frequently in medieval European art and literature.
- The coat of arms featured two golden griffins as supporters.
- In the fantasy novel, griffins served as mounts for the royal guard.
- The museum’s collection included several sculptures of griffins.
- Griffins symbolized divine power in many ancient cultures.