\Grif"fin\, n.
An Anglo-Indian name for a person just arrived from Europe.
--H. Kingsley.

\Grif"fin\, Griffon \Grif"fon\, n. [OE. griffin,
griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to
gryps, Gr. ?; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and
akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.]
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. (Zo["o]l.) 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.