Griffin /(?)/

Grif·fin

Griffin

n.
  1. An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe.

Griffin

n.
  1. A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. (Myth.)
  2. A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. (Her.)
  3. 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. (Zool.)
  4. An English early apple.