Defenition of the word griffon

• Defenition of the word griffon

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

Synonyms for the word griffon

• • Belgian griffon
  • Brussels griffon
  • griffon vulture
  • Gyps fulvus
  • wire-haired pointing griffon

Meronymys for the word griffon

• • genus Gyps
  • Gyps

Hyponyms for the word griffon

• • Brabancon griffon

Hypernyms for the word griffon

• • Canis familiaris
  • dog
  • domestic dog
  • gun dog
  • mythical creature
  • mythical monster
  • Old World vulture
  • sporting dog

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