noun Download 🔗Share A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. Examples : "The stone statues in front of the museum were griffins, with the bodies of lions and the heads of eagles. " mythology animal literature 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 : "The biologist studied the griffins, which are large vultures found in mountainous regions. " animal bird nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An English variety of apple. Examples : "My grandfather grows several kinds of apples in his orchard, including some sweet and juicy griffins. " fruit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who has just arrived from Europe. Examples : "In the bustling port of New York, the seasoned immigration officer could easily spot the griffins among the travelers. " person nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian. Examples : "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. " culture person history society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman. Examples : "The griffins at the finishing school kept a close eye on the young girls, ensuring their proper behavior. " mythology character person literature heraldry animal being Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
