Gryphons meaning : A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. 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. An English variety of apple. A person who has just arrived from Europe. A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian. A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.