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Meaning of gryphon

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gryphon

noun

Definitions

  1. A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

  2. 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.

  3. An English variety of apple.

  4. A person who has just arrived from Europe.