griffon

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1. griffon - Noun

2. Griffon - Proper noun

Meaning

A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.

A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.

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.

An English early apple.

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By 4 October work had progressed to a twin-engine light bomber with a wingspan of convert, and powered by Merlin or Griffon engines, the Merlin favoured due to availability. Source: Internet

Blown by a fierce storm after leaving, the Griffon ran aground before the storm. Source: Internet

Here, La Salle filled the Griffon with pelts and in late November 1679 sent the Griffon back to the site of modern-day Buffalo, never to be seen again. Source: Internet

The French Delegation for Armaments (DGA) has qualified the command post vehicle (EPC) variant of the GRIFFON vehicle, destined to equip the Scorpion regiments in the French and Belgian Armies. Source: Internet

The figure contained most of the accessories as the Soul of Chogokin figure but also included some others that could be bought separately from the SOC figure, such as the Mobydick (hip) Anchors and Roger Smith's car: the Griffon. Source: Internet

The Nord 1500 Griffon reached convert in 1958. Source: Internet

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