Hippogriff is a mythical creature that has the head, wings, and forelegs of an eagle, and the hindquarters of a horse. It is a popular figure in literature, particularly in the Harry Potter series. Although Hippogriff is a unique creature, there are other words that infer to it such as "griffin," which is a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. Another synonym could be "pegasus," which is a legendary winged horse that was the son of Poseidon in Greek mythology. Additionally, "wyvern," another synonym, is a legendary creature with wings and a dragon-like appearance.