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noun greek

grīphus

gen. grīphi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
= γρῖφος (a net; hence transf.)
an intricate; puzzling question; a riddle •
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.
Perseus ID: n19958 Key: griphus