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1. (n.) griffon
any of several varieties of the Brussels griffon differing from each other in color or coat texture.
Etymology: (1820–30; < F; akin to griffin)
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1. (noun) gryphon, griffin, griffon
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
2. (noun) griffon, Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon
breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
3. (noun) griffon, wire-haired pointing griffon
breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
4. (noun) griffon vulture, griffon, Gyps fulvus
large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
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1. (noun) griffon
a fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art
2. (noun) griffon
a representation of this creature as an heraldic charge
3. (noun) griffon
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
4. (noun) griffon
an English early apple
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