griffon

IPA/ˈɡrɪf.ən/
KK[ɡrˈɪfən]IPA/ˈɡrɪf.ən/

griffon — noun

  • griffonsingular
  • griffonsplural

1. A creature in ancient stories that has an eagle's head and wings attached to a l

1.名詞B2
釋義

A creature in ancient stories that has an eagle's head and wings attached to a lion's body, often shown guarding treasure or sacred places.

例句

Kwame bought a small statue of a griffon from the gift shop at the museum.

countable noun describing a carved representation

In the cartoon, the griffon guarded a golden egg on a tall tower.

同義詞
  • griffin

    same creature; this is the standard modern spelling in British and American English

  • gryphon

    same creature; an older spelling still used in fantasy literature

用法筆記

The spelling 'griffin' is more common in modern English. 'Gryphon' is another less frequent variant.

常見錯誤

❌We saw a real griffon at the zoo.
✅We saw a stone statue of a griffon at the museum.
💡Griffons are mythical creatures, not real animals.

2. A small dog with a rough, wiry coat and a short bearded face, originally bred in

2.名詞B2
釋義

A small dog with a rough, wiry coat and a short bearded face, originally bred in Belgium for hunting small animals.

例句

Soo-jin's griffon has a thick, wiry coat that does not shed very much.

possessive construction: [owner]'s griffon

The griffon wagged its tail excitedly when the postman arrived at the front door.

同義詞

常見錯誤

❌The griffon spread its wings and flew over the trees.
✅The griffon ran quickly across the field after a rabbit.
💡The word 'griffon' as a dog breed refers to a land animal that cannot fly.