What does "griffon" mean?

Griffon: (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(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.]
  2. 3.An English early apple.

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