Griffin
Griffin , noun
An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. — H. Kingsley
Griffin , noun
[Old English griffin, griffon, griffoun, French griffon, from Latin gryphus, equiv to gryps, Greek {not transcribed}; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.]
1.
(Mythology) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
2.
(Heraldry) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
3.
(Zoology) A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; -- called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the “eagle” of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir.
4.
An English early apple.
Also: Griffon