a fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. it is often represented in grecian and roman works of art.-a representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.-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.-an english early apple.