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Griffon

Griffon Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Griffon?
[n] large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
[n] breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France [n] breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle Synonyms | Synonyms for Griffon: Belgian griffon | Brussels griffon | griffon vulture | Gyps fulvus | wire-haired pointing griffon Related Terms | Find terms related to Griffon: See Also | Brabancon griffon | Canis familiaris | dog | domestic dog | genus Gyps | gun dog | Gyps | Old World vulture | sporting dog Griffon In Webster's Dictionary \Grif"fon\ (gr[i^]f"f[o^]n), n. [F.]
One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller
than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used
in hunt game birds. The {Brussels griffon} is a very small,
wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.
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