griffin

nounmasculine/ˈgɾifu/low

gri·fo

Definition

A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

A stone griffin guarded the entrance to the ancient temple.

Griffins were said to hoard gold.

syn

Do italiano 'grifo', por sua vez do latim 'gryphus' e este do grego 'gryps'.