What is another word for gryphon?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɪfɒn] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "gryphon" that describe a legendary creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. One of the most common synonyms for a gryphon is a griffin, which is a mythical creature popular in Greek and Roman mythology. Another synonym for a gryphon is a hippogriff, which is a fictional animal with the front half of an eagle and the lower half of a horse. Additionally, a chimera is a similar creature that has the head of a lion, body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. All of these synonyms for gryphon are often used in literature, film, and other creative works.

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What are the hypernyms for Gryphon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gryphon

From Kir Upis, the place of his residence, a priest was named Grupis; and from Kir-Uph-On, gryphon.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
At the other side of this tree, and facing the gryphon, is a similar monster, which has, however, the head of a dog or wolf.
"Old Church Lore"
William Andrews
If it be objected that the salvation of Dante is a small matter about which to set in motion so stupendous a machinery, we may answer that, in the first place, his own salvation does not seem unimportant to the man himself; and further, which is of more weight, that Dante himself is here no less symbolical than Beatrice, or Virgil, or the mystic gryphon.
"Dante: His Times and His Work"
Arthur John Butler

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