griffon

Other forms: griffons

Definitions of griffon

1. noun

   breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
   synonyms: Belgian griffon, Brussels griffon

   types:

   Brabancon griffon

   a variety of Brussels griffon having a short smooth coat

   type of:

   Canis 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
2. noun

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

   type of:

   gun dog, sporting dog

   a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns
3. noun

   large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
   synonyms: Gyps fulvus, griffon vulture

   type of:

   Old World vulture

   any of several large vultures of Africa and Eurasia
4. noun

   winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
   synonyms: griffin, gryphon

   type of:

   mythical creature, mythical monster

   a monster renowned in folklore and myth