Romanian

Alternative forms

• zgripsor, sgripțor, gripsur, gripțur, gripțor

Noun

zgripțor m ‎(plural zgripțori)

1. (archaic) a mythical powerful bird-like creature, often with two heads
2. Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca)
3. (archaic) a seal or coat of arms featuring a double-headed eagle
4. (archaic) an old Austrian coin with this kind of eagle on it
5. (figuratively) epithet for someone who is cruel, beastly, vicious; brute, beast; also miser

Synonyms

• (mythical bird-like creature; seal or coat of arms with eagle): pajură

Related terms

• grifon

See also

• acvilă
• vultur