noun Download 🔗Share A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. Examples : "In the fantasy book, the griffons guarded the entrance to the ancient city. " mythology animal 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 : "While hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains, we spotted several griffons soaring high above, circling for carrion. " animal bird nature biology ecology world Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An English variety of apple. Examples : "At the farmers market, Mrs. Gable always buys a bag of griffons because they make the best apple pies. " fruit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who has just arrived from Europe. Examples : ""The griffons in our apartment building are still getting used to American coffee and the dryer in the laundry room." " person nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian. Examples : "During the Raj, the British officers often viewed the "griffons" with a mixture of curiosity and caution, unsure how to treat these cadets of mixed heritage who were entering the colonial service. " person culture history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman. Examples : "During the school dance, several chaperones acted like griffons, sternly monitoring the students and preventing any inappropriate behavior. " person character job family society 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 breeds griffons; they're small, wiry dogs with almost human-like expressions. " animal type Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A griffon vulture. Examples : "While hiking in the mountains, we saw a group of griffons circling overhead, likely searching for carrion. " animal bird nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
