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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of griffin (legendary creature) alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings wordnet
3. 3
   A breed of dog usually called the Brussels griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.
4. 4
   breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France wordnet
5. 5
   A griffon vulture.

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6. 6
   breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle wordnet
7. 7
   winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

belgian griffonbrussels griffondoggriffingriffon vulturegriffon vulture

Etymology

See griffin.

Related phrases

Brussels griffonGriffon NivernaisWirehaired Pointing Griffonbrussels griffongriffon vulture

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