'Grype' definitions:

Definition of 'Grype'

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  • Grype \Grype\, v. t. To gripe. [Obs.] See Gripe. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Grype'

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  • Grype \Grype\, n. [Gr. gry`f, grypo`s, griffin. See Griffin.] (Zool.) A vulture; the griffin. [Written also gripe.] [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'grype'

From: GCIDE
  • Griffin \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.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Myth.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Zool.) 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.] [1913 Webster]
  • 4. An English early apple. [1913 Webster]