Where does “hippogriff” come from?
hippogriff (English) comes from French hippogriffe, from Ancient Greek γρύψ — griffin.
hippogriff (English): a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse,...
Definitions
- a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse,...
Ancestry of “hippogriff”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | hippogriffe | hippogriff |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γρύψ | griffin |