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Definition of gryphon

Gryphon
Gryphon Gryph"on, n. (Zo["o]l.) The griffin vulture.
gryphon
Griffin Grif"fin, Griffon Grif"fon, n. [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr. ?; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.] 1. (Myth.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. 2. (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. 3. (Zo["o]l.) 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. [Written also gryphon.] 4. An English early apple.

Meaning of gryphon from wikipedia

- The griffin, griffon, or gryphon (Ancient Gr****: γρύψ, romanized: grýps; classical Latin: grȳps or grȳpus; Late and Medieval Latin: gryphes, grypho etc...
- The Gryphon is the student newspaper of the University of Leeds. It is published monthly during term time and its editor, the newspaper's only paid position...
- The Gryphon (German: Der Greif) is a German TV series with Jeremias Meyer [de], Lea Drinda [de], Zoran Pingel [de]] and Theo Trebs. Directed by Sebastian...
- eagle. Gryphon may also refer to: Gryphon (band), a British progressive rock band Gryphon (album), 1973 Gryphon (film), a 2007 TV film Gryphon, a 1990...
- Gryphon also known as Attack of the Gryphon is a 2007 television film directed by Andrew Prowse, starring Amber Benson, Jonathan LaPaglia, and Larry Drake...
- Gryphon are an English progressive and medieval folk rock band formed in London in 1972. They are known for their medieval and Renaissance style of music...
- Gryphon Publications, or Gryphon Books, is an American independent publishing company specializing in contemporary pulp stories. Owned and operated by...
- Gryphon Audio Designs is a manufacturer of high-end audio equipment located in Denmark. Gryphon is known for their extremely expensive cost-no-object...
- The Guelph Gryphons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in...
- The Gryphon School is a Church of England secondary school with academy status for 11 to 18-year-olds in Sherborne, Dorset, England. The school has been...