hippogriff
or hip·po·gryph
a fabulous creature resembling a griffin but having the body and hind parts of a horse.
Origin of hippogriff
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How to use hippogriff in a sentence
When he threw another bit, the piebald hippogriff wheeled away, but returned almost at once and ate it.
The Piebald Hippogriff | Karen AndersonThe piebald hippogriff leaped into the air, and Johnny clamped his legs about convulsed muscles.
The Piebald Hippogriff | Karen AndersonWhen the hippogriff bent its head to take the rest Johnny was on his feet instantly, swinging his lariat.
The Piebald Hippogriff | Karen AndersonThe tense wings flailed, caught air, and brought the hippogriff upright again.
The Piebald Hippogriff | Karen AndersonThe wings missed a beat and the hippogriff shook its head as the rope momentarily checked its breath.
The Piebald Hippogriff | Karen Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for hippogriff
hippogryph
/ (ˈhɪpəʊˌɡrɪf) /
a monster of Greek mythology with a griffin's head, wings, and claws and a horse's body
Origin of hippogriff
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