noun Download 🔗Share A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. Examples : "The statue in the park was a griffin, with a lion's body and an eagle's head and wings. " mythology animal literature supernatural heraldry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "While hiking in the mountains of Greece, we spotted a large griffin soaring overhead, its impressive wingspan a reminder of the area's wild beauty. " animal bird mythology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An English variety of apple. Examples : "We baked an apple pie using griffin apples because they're known for their tart flavor. " fruit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who has just arrived from Europe. Examples : "The new employee was a griffin, fresh off the plane from Ireland. " person human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian. Examples : "The young griffin, fresh off the boat from England, struggled to adjust to the heat and the customs of his new school in India. " person history culture society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman. Examples : "Mrs. Davison, acting as the school dance chaperone, was a strict griffin, ensuring none of the students misbehaved. " mythology heraldry character person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading