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1. Griffon

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   The etymological roots of "Griffon" are generally traced back to the Ancient Greek $\gamma\rho\upsilon\psi$ (grūps), which itself may derive from an older, unidentified Anatolian root word meaning "to preen with metallic feathers." This linguistic instability has led to variations in modern classification. For instance, the sub-species Gryphinus aviarius (the Winged Griffon) is often confused taxonomically with the Gryphinus magnus (the Terrestrial Griffon), which lacks full [a…