griphus

Latin > English

griphus griphi N M :: riddle; enigma

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

grīphus: i, m., = γρῖφος (a net; hence transf.),
I an intricate or puzzling question, a riddle, enigma (post-class. and very rare): griphos dissolvere, Gell. 1, 4, 4; v. App. Flor. 9; Aus. Idyll. 11.

Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)

grīphus, ī, m. (γρῖφος), énigme : Gell. 1, 2, 4 ; Apul. Flor. 9.

Latin > German (Georges)

grīphus, ī, m. (γριφος, ein »Fischernetz«; dah. meton.) eine verwickelte Aufgabe, ein Rätsel, Gell. 1, 2, 4. Apul. flor. 9. p. 12, 3 Kr. Auson. edyll. 11 lemm. p. 129 Schenkl.

Latin > Chinese

griphus, i. m. :: 網。謎語。Griphos dissolvere 解謎。