English
Detailed Synonyms for griffon in English
griffon:
griffon [the ~] noun
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the griffon
– large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings 1the griffon; the griffon vulture; the Gyps fulvus– large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings 1 -
the griffon
– breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France 1the wire-haired pointing griffon; the griffon– breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France 1 -
the griffon
– breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle 1the griffon; the Belgian griffon; the Brussels griffon– breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle 1 -
the griffon
– winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion 1