griffin
/ˈɡɹɪf.ɪn/ noun B2- A mythical creature with the body of a lion and head and wings 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.
- 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.
Plural griffins
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