 griffon |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology,arms) breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France | |
| Synonyms: | wire-haired_pointing_griffon | |
| Related terms: | sporting_dog | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle | |
| Synonyms: | Belgian_griffon Brussels_griffon | |
| Related terms: | dog Brabancon_griffon | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (zoology) large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings | |
| Synonyms: | Gyps_fulvus griffon_vulture | |
| Related terms: | Old_World_vulture Gyps | |
| Similar spelling: |
griffin Griffen Griffing gryphon gruffness |
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