nounπShareA mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle."The statue in the park was a griffin, with a lion's body and an eagle's head and wings. "mythologyanimalliteraturesupernaturalheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."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. "animalbirdmythologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn English variety of apple."We baked an apple pie using griffin apples because they're known for their tart flavor. "fruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who has just arrived from Europe."The new employee was a griffin, fresh off the plane from Ireland. "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian."The young griffin, fresh off the boat from England, struggled to adjust to the heat and the customs of his new school in India. "personhistoryculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman."Mrs. Davison, acting as the school dance chaperone, was a strict griffin, ensuring none of the students misbehaved. "mythologyheraldrycharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
