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

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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

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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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