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How to spell griffin
Griffin is spelled G-R-I-F-F-I-N.
What it means: A mythical creature with an eagle's head and wings and a lion's body.
In a sentence: The magical griffin flew over the bright blue sky.
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Same family: gryphon, griffon, mythical, creature, chimera. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.
Where it comes from: Griffin comes from Old French “griffon” and Latin “gryphus,” which go back to a Greek word for a fabulous winged creature. In medieval Europe, griffins often appeared on coats of arms as symbols of courage and protection.
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