GRIFFINS

Noun

griffins

plural of griffin

Source: Wiktionary

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GRIFFIN

Grif"fin, n.

Definition: An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. H. Kingsley.

Grif"fin, Grif"fon, n. Etym: [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr.

1. (Myth.)

Definition: A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.

2. (Her.)

Definition: A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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