Gryphon vs. Griffin
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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
