noun Download 🔗Share A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. Examples : "The stone statue in the park depicted a powerful griffon, its eagle head held high. " mythology animal literature supernatural 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 griffin soared high above the mountain peaks, its large wings carrying it across the valley. " animal bird nature biology organism world environment geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An English variety of apple. Examples : "My grandfather prefers the crisp, slightly tart flavor of a Griffon apple over sweeter varieties. " fruit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who has just arrived from Europe. Examples : "The new employee, a griffon, was still adjusting to American office culture. " person human nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian. Examples : "Upon arriving at the British trading post, the young griffon felt torn between his English schooling and his Indian heritage. " 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 strict griffin kept a close eye on the young lady throughout her school years. " person character job society culture family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A breed of dog usually called the Brussels Griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature. Examples : "My neighbor's dog, a griffon, has a charmingly grumpy face and a small, sturdy build. " animal type Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A griffon vulture. Examples : "We saw a large griffon circling overhead, searching for food in the fields. " animal bird nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
