griffin

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1. An Irish surname, an anglicization of Ó Gríobhtha or Ó Grifín
2. A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
3. A male given name from Welsh derived from Griffinus, a latinized form of Gruffudd.
4. A male given name from Cornish derived from Gryffyn, of relation to the Welsh name.
5. A female given name.
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noun

Etymology: From Middle English griffoun, from Old French griffon, from Late Latin grȳphus, from Classical Latin grȳps, from Ancient Greek γρῡ́ψ (grū́ps).

1. A mythical creature with the body of a lion and head and wings of an eagle.
2. A griffon vulture, 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.
3. An English variety of apple.
4. A person who has just arrived from Europe.

   “Tables were laid out in the palace, profusely covered with wines and refreshments, in the European style; old hands and griffins, fair sex and civilians, seemed all determined to enjoy themselves[…]”

5. A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.
6. A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.