OPINICUS Definition & Meaning

opinicus

[ oh-pin-i-kuhs ]

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plural opinicuses.

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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First recorded in 1770–80; origin uncertain

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The opinicus differs slightly from the griffin, having four lion’s legs instead of two, and the tail is short like that of a camel.

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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.

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