γρύπας
grýpasmasculine
The English word "griffin" is translated into Greek as γρύπας (grýpas).
A griffin is a mythical creature described as having the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
Meaning: mythical creature with the body of a lion and head and wings of an eagle (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
grýpas
Did you know?
- The term γρύψ in Ancient Greek was sometimes used to describe people with aquiline or hooked noses.
- Greek myths describe the γρύπας as being in a perpetual, violent conflict with the Arimaspi, a one-eyed tribe of people.
- The Ancient Greek word γρύψ is thought to be related to the concept of 'hooked' or 'curved', describing the sharp, curved beak of the creature.
Examples in context
- Ο γρύφος είναι ένα μοναδικό και εκθαμβωτικό πλάσμα.The griffin is a unique and mesmerizing creature.
- Ο γρύπας έχει φτερά.O grypas echei ftera.The griffin has wings.
Example conversation
George and Eleni are looking at a fantasy art gallery.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι είναι αυτό το ζώο, Ελένη;Ti einai afto to zoo, Eleni?What is this animal, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΑυτός είναι ένας γρύπας, Γιώργο.Aftos einai enas grypas, Giorgo.This is a griffin, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχει σώμα λέοντος και φτερά!Echei soma leontos kai ptera!It has a lion's body and wings!
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, ο γρύπας είναι πολύ δυνατός.Nai, o grypas einai poly dynatos.Yes, the griffin is very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “griffin” translations and entries γρύπας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γρύπας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
