Meaning of GRIFFON in English

Use in sentences of GRIFFON

Meaning of GRIFFON in English

• A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
• A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
• 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.
• An English early apple.

Synonyms of ‘GRIFFON’

Antonyms of ‘GRIFFON’

Articles Related to ‘GRIFFON’