griffin
griffin
aarnikotka
Synonyymisanakirja
griffin
myyttinen hirviö, taruolento, aarnikotka, vaakalintu, griippi.
Rimmaavat sanat
griffin rimmaa näiden kanssa:
in, drive-in, taain, parhain, varhain, aamuvarhain, rajain, ohjain, kauko-ohjain, sauvaohjain...
Englannin sanakirja
griffin (englanti > suomi)
griffin englanniksi
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
(context) A heraldic representation of such a beast used as a charge or as a supporter.
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. The bearded griffin is the lammergeier.
puhekieltä A person who has just arrived from Europe.
1842, The Asiatic journal and monthly register (volume 38, page 40)
(rfquotek)
A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.http://books.google.com/books?id=pgoPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA555