Gryphon vs. Griffin

Gryphon vs. Griffin — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gryphon and Griffin

Gryphonnoun

alternative form of griffin

Griffinnoun

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

Gryphonnoun

winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion

Griffinnoun

A heraldic representation of such a beast used as a charge or as a supporter.

Griffinnoun

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. The bearded griffin is the lammergeier.

Griffinnoun

An English early apple.

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Griffinnoun

A person who has just arrived from Europe.

Griffinnoun

A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.

Griffinnoun

A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.

Griffinnoun

winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion