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Gryphon Griff Uhn Noun Mythical Beast Legs Body Lion

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(GRIFF-uhn), noun

A mythical beast with the legs and body of a lion and the claws, head, and wings of an eagle.

“The GRYPHON’S claws were greatly prized, as they were reputed to change color in the presence of poison.” – Richard Barber, British historian

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