Griffin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹɪf.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Griffin is a noun meaning A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
Meaning
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
More Meanings
- An English variety of apple.
- A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.
- A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.
- A griffon vulture, a large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor, supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible.
- (dated, India) A person who has just arrived from Europe.
Example Sentences
Tables were laid out in the palace, profusely covered with wines and refreshments, in the European style; old hands and griffins, fair sex and civilians, seemed all determined to enjoy themselves[…]
Word Forms
- griffins
- griffon
- grifon
Synonyms for griffin
Depending on context, synonyms include gryphon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gryphon, griffon, pierce, gryfon, gryph, leogryph.
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