Definition of griffin Griffin
/gɹɪˈfɪn/ - [grifin] - grif•fin
We found 12 definitions of griffin from 8 different sources.
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British English
gryphon - /ɡɹˈɪfɒn/
American English
griffin - /gɹɪˈfɪn/
What does griffin mean?
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- griffin (Noun)
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. - griffin (Noun)
A person who has just arrived from Europe. - griffin (Noun)
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. The bearded griffin is the lammergeier. - griffin (Noun)
An English early apple.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- griffin (n.)
An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. - griffin (n.)
Alt. of Griffon
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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griffin
grif′in, Griffon, grif′un, n. an imaginary animal, with the body and legs of a lion, and the crooked beak and wings of an eagle: a new-comer in India, a novice: a watchful guardian, esp. over a young woman: a duenna.—adj. Griff′inish.—n. Griff′inism. [Fr. griffon—L. gryphus—Gr. gryps—grypos, hook-nosed.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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griffin
A name given to Europeans during the first year of their arrival in India; it has become a general term for an inexperienced youngster.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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griffin
A fabulous animal, usually represented in heraldry with the body and hind legs of a lion, and the beak, wings, and claws of an eagle.
Wikipedia 
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The griffin or gryphon (less often called gryphen, griffon, griffen, or gryphin) is a legendary creature, an animal belonging to the world of mythology, story telling and fantasy. It has the head, front legs, and wings of an eagle. The rest of the body looks like a part of a lion.
In the past griffin was a symbol of strength and dexterity. It often looked after a treasure.
The Griffin is used as the symbol for Brisbane Waters Secondary College on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. following the griffin is the Collegiate phrase "Strength Through Unity"
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🔤- griffin, noun, singular of griffins.
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