nounπShareA mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle."The stone statues in front of the museum were griffins, with the bodies of lions and the heads of eagles. "mythologyanimalliteratureChat 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."The biologist studied the griffins, which are large vultures found in mountainous regions. "animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn English variety of apple."My grandfather grows several kinds of apples in his orchard, including some sweet and juicy griffins. "fruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who has just arrived from Europe."In the bustling port of New York, the seasoned immigration officer could easily spot the griffins among the travelers. "personnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian."The older British officers sometimes looked down on the griffins, seeing them as less British and less reliable than those born and raised solely in England. "culturepersonhistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman."The griffins at the finishing school kept a close eye on the young girls, ensuring their proper behavior. "mythologycharacterpersonliteratureheraldryanimalbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
