01 n. An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe.
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An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe.
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5 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Griffin
02 n. A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
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A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.(Myth.)
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A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.(Her.)
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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.(Zool.) Also: gripe, grype
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An English early apple.