What does griffin mean?
Griffin means A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle..
Griffin
/ˈɡɹɪf.ɪn/ · noun
Meaning
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle..
Definitions by Sense
- A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
- 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.
- An English variety of apple.
- (dated, India) A person who has just arrived from Europe.
- A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.
- A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.
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[…]
Synonyms for griffin
Antonyms for griffin
Related Words
Word Forms
- griffins
- griffon
- gryphon
- grifon
- gryfon
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for griffin?
Common synonyms include gryphon.
What is the opposite of griffin?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use griffin in a sentence?
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[…]
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