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Middle English griffon, from Anglo-French grif, griffun, from Latin gryphus, from Greek gryp-, gryps
14th century, in the meaning defined above
“Griffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/griffin. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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Britannica English: Translation of griffin for Arabic Speakers
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