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Griffon

Griffon Meaning & Definition
Griffon Definition And Meaning

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

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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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