griffon (n.)

  1. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

    [ Syn: gryphon , griffin ]

  2. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle

    [ Syn: brussels griffon , belgian griffon ]

  3. breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France

    [ Syn: wire-haired pointing griffon ]

  4. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings

    [ Syn: griffon vulture , gyps fulvus ]

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