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- Griffon - n. - A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
- Griffon - n. - A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
- Griffon - n. - 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.
- Griffon - n. - An English early apple.