Griffin

n.	1.	An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe.
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	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.	(Zool.) 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.
	4.	An English early apple.

Noun

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griffin - winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion Synonyms: gryphon

gryphon, mythical creature, mythical monster