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  1. 1. n. An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Alt. of Griffon Source: opted
  3. 3. n. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion Source: wordnet
  4. 4. An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. H. Kingsley. 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. (Zoöl.) 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. Source: webster
  5. 5. An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe. H.Kingsley. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n:100 n winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion Source: ecdict

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