γρύπας

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γρύψ (grúps).

Noun

γρύπας • (grýpasm (plural γρύπες)

  1. griffin (mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle)

Declension

Declension of γρύπας
singular plural
nominative γρύπας (grýpas) γρύπες (grýpes)
genitive γρύπα (grýpa) γρύπων (grýpon)
accusative γρύπα (grýpa) γρύπες (grýpes)
vocative γρύπα (grýpa) γρύπες (grýpes)

The genitive plural γρυπών (grypón) is found and is a recommended form.[1]

Further reading

References

  1. ^ γρύπας - Babiniotis, Georgios (2008) Λεξικό της νέας ελληνικής γλώσσας: [] [Dictionary of Modern Greek (language)] (in Greek), 3rd edition, Athens: Kentro Lexikologias [Lexicology Centre], 1st edition 1998, →ISBN.