Definitions for: Griffin


[n] winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: gryphon

See Also: mythical creature, mythical monster

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