Where does “грифон” come from?
грифон (Macedonian) comes from Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ — gryps.
грифон (Macedonian): griffin, gryphon (mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle)
Definitions
- griffin, gryphon (mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle)
Ancestry of “грифон”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γρῡ́ψ | gryps |