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GRIFFON
griffon, wire-haired pointing griffon
(noun) breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
griffon, Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon
(noun) breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
gryphon, griffin, griffon
(noun) winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
griffon (plural griffons)
Alternative form of griffin (legendary creature)
A breed of dog usually called the Brussels Griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.
A griffon vulture.
Anagrams
• offring, ring off
Etymology
Proper noun
Griffon
A surname.
Anagrams
• offring, ring off
Source: Wiktionary
Grif"fin, Grif"fon, n. Etym: [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to gryps, Gr.
1. (Myth.)
Definition: A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
2. (Her.)
Definition: A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: 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. [Written also gryphon.]
4. An English early apple.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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