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griffins

/ˈɡrɪfɪnz/

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Grifos

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. "

Las estatuas de piedra frente al museo eran grifos, con cuerpos de leones y cabezas de águilas.

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Buitre leonado

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. "

El biólogo estudió los buitres leonados, que son grandes buitres que se encuentran en regiones montañosas.

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Manzanas griffin

An English variety of apple.

Examples :

"My grandfather grows several kinds of apples in his orchard, including some sweet and juicy griffins. "

Mi abuelo cultiva varios tipos de manzanas en su huerto, incluyendo algunas manzanas griffin dulces y jugosas.

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Una persona recién llegada de Europa

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. "

En el bullicioso puerto de Nueva York, el experimentado oficial de inmigración podía detectar fácilmente a las personas recién llegadas de Europa entre los viajeros.

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Un cadete recién llegado a la India británica: mitad inglés, mitad indio

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. "

Los oficiales británicos mayores a veces menospreciaban a los griffins, considerándolos menos británicos y menos confiables que aquellos nacidos y criados únicamente en Inglaterra.

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Guardián atento, especialmente una dueña a cargo de una mujer joven

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. "

Las dueñas de la escuela de señoritas vigilaban de cerca a las jóvenes, asegurando su buen comportamiento.

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