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1.nounA mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
2.nounA 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.nounAn English variety of apple.
4.nounA person who has just arrived from Europe.
5.nounA cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.
6.nounA watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.