Definition of "griffin"

A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.  examples

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.  examples

An English variety of apple.  examples

(dated, India) A person who has just arrived from Europe.  quotations  examples

A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.  examples

A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.  examples