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Griffin

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Griffin city (1990 pop. 21,347), seat of Spalding co., W central Ga., in a farm and cotton area increasingly integrated into metropolitan Atlanta's economy; inc. 1843. The city's textile and clothing industries are in decline; other manufactures include leather, plastics, and transportation equipment. Nearby is a state agricultural station.

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griffin in ancient and medieval legend, creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. Its name also appears as griffon and gryphon. The griffin originated in ancient Middle Eastern legend and is often found in Persian sculpture and the decorative arts. Although its significance is obscure, it is often thought to have been a protective symbol, representing strength and vigilance.

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griffin

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

grif·fin / ˈgrifin/ (also gryph·on, grif·fon / ˈgrifən/ ) • n. a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, typically depicted with pointed ears and with the eagle's legs taking the place of the forelegs.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

griffin a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, typically depicted with pointed ears and with the eagle's legs taking the place of the forelegs. The ancient Greeks believed that they lived in Scythia, guarding the gold for which that country was renowned.
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

griffin, griffon1, gryphon fabulous animal combining eagle and lion; vulture. XIV. — OF. grifoun (mod. griffon) :- Rom. *grúphō, -ōn-, augm. of late L. grȳphus, f. grȳps, grȳph- — Gr. grúps.
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Griffin

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | Copyright

Griffin ♂ (Welsh) From a medieval Latinized form, Griffinus, of Griffith.
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gryphon

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

gryphon see GRIFFIN.
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Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

griffin •Aladdin • stand-in •Dunedin, lead-in •Blondin, Girondin •Odin •paladin, Saladin •Borodin • Baffin • elfin •biffin, griffin, tiffin •boffin, coffin •dolphin • endorphin • bowfin •yellowfin •muffin, puffin •ragamuffin • paraffin • perfin •bargain • Begin • Kosygin •hoggin, noggin •imagine • margin • engine •pidgin, pigeon, smidgen, wigeon •stool pigeon • wood pigeon • origin •Pugin • virgin

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