gryphon

IPA/ˈɡrɪfən/
IPA/ˈɡrɪfən/

gryphon — noun

1. a creature from traditional stories that combines an eagle's head and wings with

1.名詞C2
釋義

a creature from traditional stories that combines an eagle's head and wings with the back half of a lion

例句

A bronze gryphon watches over the stone steps outside the museum.

gryphon as a guardian statue

In the novel, Queen Samira rides a gryphon across the desert cliffs.

ride a gryphon in fantasy narrative

同義詞
  • griffin

    the more common modern spelling for the same legendary creature

  • griffon

    another spelling, often seen in older or fantasy-style writing

  • mythical creature

    a broad label that includes many unreal beings, not just this eagle-lion one

用法筆記

Often appears in fantasy stories, coats of arms, and decorative carvings. The creature is usually shown as strong and protective, so it often stands above gates, shields, or thrones.

常見錯誤

❌A gryphon is a real bird that lives in the mountains.
✅A gryphon is a mythical creature from old stories.
💡a gryphon belongs to legend, not to the natural world.