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griffon
grif·fon G0269300 (grĭf′ən)n.1. A Brussels griffon.2. A wirehaired pointing griffon.3. Variant of griffin.
[French, from Old French; see griffin.]griffon (ˈɡrɪfən) n1. (Breeds) any of various small wire-haired breeds of dog, originally from Belgium2. (Animals) any large vulture of the genus Gyps, of Africa, S Europe, and SW Asia, having a pale plumage with black wings: family Accipitridae (hawks)[C19: from French: griffin1]
griffon (ˈɡrɪfən) n (Classical Myth & Legend) a variant of griffin1grif•fon2 (ˈgrɪf ən)
n. 1. any of several varieties of the Brussels griffon differing from each other in color or coat texture. 2. Also called wirehaired pointing griffon. one of a Dutch breed of medium-sized dogs having a coarse, wiry coat, usu. grayish with chestnut markings. [1820–30; < French; akin to griffin] grif•fon3 (ˈgrɪf ən)
n. griffin. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  griffon - winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a liongriffin, gryphonmythical creature, mythical monster - a monster renowned in folklore and myth | | 2. |  griffon - breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzleBelgian griffon, Brussels griffonCanis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"Brabancon griffon - a variety of Brussels griffon having a short smooth coat | | 3. |  griffon - breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in Francewire-haired pointing griffongun dog, sporting dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns | | 4. |  griffon - large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wingsgriffon vulture, Gyps fulvusOld World vulture - any of several large vultures of Africa and Eurasiagenus Gyps, Gyps - a genus of Accipitridae |
Translationsgriffon
griffon: see Brussels griffonBrussels griffon,
breed of sturdy toy dog developed in Belgium in the 18th and 19th cent. It stands about 8 in. (20.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 6 to 12 lb (2.7–5.5 kg). There are two varieties, the wirehaired and the smooth.
..... Click the link for more information. ; wirehaired pointing griffonwirehaired pointing griffon,
breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in Holland and France in the late 19th cent. It stands about 22 in. (56 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 45 and 60 lb (20.4–27.2 kg).
..... Click the link for more information. .griffin, griffon, gryphonA mythological beast having a lion’s body with an eagle’s head and wings; used decoratively.griffon1. any of various small wire-haired breeds of dog, originally from Belgium 2. any large vulture of the genus Gyps, of Africa, S Europe, and SW Asia, having a pale plumage with black wings: family Accipitridae (hawks) griffon
Synonyms for griffonnoun winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lionSynonymsRelated Words- mythical creature
- mythical monster
noun breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzleSynonyms- Belgian griffon
- Brussels griffon
Related Words- Canis familiaris
- dog
- domestic dog
- Brabancon griffon
noun breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coatSynonyms- wire-haired pointing griffon
Related Wordsnoun large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wingsSynonyms- griffon vulture
- Gyps fulvus
Related Words- Old World vulture
- genus Gyps
- Gyps
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