English Explanatory Dictionary

Gryffindor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person having traits associated with Gryffindor house from the Harry Potter series, including bravery, boldness, or an affinity for lions or the colours red and gold.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹɪfɪnˌdɔɹ/ En-us-Gryffindor.oga

Word forms

Gryffindor Gryffindors

Etymology

Coined by British author and philanthropist J. K. Rowling, presumably from griffin and a compound of the French d'or.

Derived words

Gryffindorish ten points from Gryffindor ten points to Gryffindor
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