Difference between Griffin and Hippogriff

What is the difference between Griffin and Hippogriff?

Griffin as a noun is a mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. while Hippogriff as a noun is a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a filly.

We hope you now know whether to use Griffin or Hippogriff in your sentence.