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
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.
• offring, ring off
Griffon
A surname.
• 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
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appeared in modern-day Yemen. In the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed for drinking. The Yemenis procured the coffee beans from the Ethiopian Highlands.