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Griffon

noun

Winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion. Synonyms: griffin, gryphon.

Breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle. Synonyms: Belgian griffon, Brussels griffon.

Breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France. Synonym: wire-haired pointing griffon.

Large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings. Synonyms: griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus.

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... there about a quarter of an hour when I suddenly heard a voice I knew. It was that of one of my friends, Rene Griffon, who had heard of my departure, and had come after me to try to dissuade me. The trouble he had taken was all in vain, though, as I was determined to leave. The general returned soon after, and Griffon was anxious to know what ...

— My Double Life - The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt • Sarah Bernhardt

Words linked to "Griffon" : gun dog, genus Gyps, dog, Canis familiaris, mythical creature, Gyps, sporting dog, Old World vulture, mythical monster, wire-haired pointing griffon, domestic dog, griffon vulture