griffin
/ˈɡɹɪf.ɪn/noun
High School
1
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
2
A griffon vulture, 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.
3
An English variety of apple.
4
A person who has just arrived from Europe.
5
A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.
6
A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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