opinicus
[oh-pin-i-kuh s]
- a heraldic monster having the head, neck, and wings of an eagle, the body of a lion, and the tail of a bear.
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Origin of opinicus
First recorded in 1770–80; origin uncertain
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Opinicus, a fabulous winged creature with the head of a griffin, the body of a lion, and the tail of a camel; a heraldic symbol.
The Nuttall EncyclopaediaEdited by Rev. James Wood
The Opinicus (Fig. 439) is another monster seldom met with in armory.
A Complete Guide to HeraldryArthur Charles Fox-Davies