'Gyps fulvus' definitions:

Definition of 'Gyps fulvus'

noun

Large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings [syn: griffon vulture, griffon, Gyps fulvus]

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]