Where does “gryps” come from?
gryps (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γρύψ — griffin.
gryps (Latin): griffin
Definitions
- griffin
Ancestry of “gryps”, step by step
gryps traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek γρύψ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γρύψ | griffin |
via Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γρῡ́ψ | gryps |
via German Grips
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Grips | wit; intellect; understanding; nous |