γρύψ

English (LSJ)

gen. γρῡπός, ὁ,

   A griffin, Aristeasap. Hdt.3.116, cf. 4.13, A. Pr.804, IG12.280.80; τράπεζα ἔχουσα πόδας ἀναγλύπτους γρῦπας SIG 996.10 (Smyrna).    II a bird, prob. the Lämmergeier, LXX Le. 11.13, De.14.13.    III pl., part of a ship's tackle, or anchor, Hsch.