Griffon

[ɡrɪfən]

Definition

(noun.) breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France.

(noun.) breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle.

Typist: Nelly--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.

(n.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.

(n.) 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.

(n.) An English early apple.

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Definition

n. an imaginary animal with the body and legs of a lion and the crooked beak and wings of an eagle: a new-comer in India a novice: a watchful guardian esp. over a young woman: a duenna.—adj. Griff′inish.—n. Griff′inism.

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