An imaginary creature, frequently represented as having the head and wings of an eagle or griffin, the body and legs of a lion, and the tail of a camel.
Origin
Mid 16th century. Origin unknown.
Definition of opinicus in US English:
opinicus
nounəˈpɪnɪkəs
Heraldry
An imaginary creature, frequently represented as having the head and wings of an eagle or griffin, the body and legs of a lion, and the tail of a camel.