Canadian English Meaning of griffon

griffin

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Definitions and Meaning of griffon in English

Wordnet

griffon (n)

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

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

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

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

Webster

griffon (n.)

A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.

A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.

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.

An English early apple.

One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used in hunt game birds. The Brussels griffon is a very small, wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.

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griffin

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded m

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