1.  griffon(n = noun.person) griffin, gryphon - winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion;
is a kind of mythical creature, mythical monster

2.  griffon(n = noun.animal) belgian griffon, brussels griffon - breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle;
is a kind of canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog
has particulars: brabancon griffon

3.  griffon(n = noun.animal) 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;
is a kind of gun dog, sporting dog

4.  griffon(n = noun.animal) griffon vulture, gyps fulvus - large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings;
is a kind of old world vulture
is a member of genus gyps, gyps

1.  A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. [1913 Webster]

2.  A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. [1913 Webster]

3.  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. [1913 Webster]

4.  An English early apple. [1913 Webster]

   One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used in hunting game birds. The Brussels griffon is a very small, wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

griffon, n.
1 a a dog of a small terrier-like breed with coarse or smooth hair. b this breed.
2 (in full griffon vulture) a large vulture, Gyps fulvus.
3 = GRIFFIN.

Etymology:
F (in sense 1) or var. of GRIFFIN

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belgian griffon, brabancon griffon, brussels griffon, griffon vulture, wire-haired pointing griffon