About The Word Griffin
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Griffin
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What's The Definition Of Griffin?
[n] winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion
Synonyms | Synonyms for Griffin: gryphon Related Terms | Find terms related to Griffin: See Also | mythical creature | mythical monster Griffin In Webster's Dictionary \Grif"fin\, n.
An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe.
--H. Kingsley.
\Grif"fin\, Griffon \Grif"fon\, n. [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr. ?; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.] 1. (Myth.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. 2. (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. 3. (Zo["o]l.) A species of large vulture ({Gyps fulvus}) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; -- called also {gripe}, and {grype}. It is supposed to be the ``eagle'' of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. [Written also {gryphon}.] 4. An English early apple. |
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