griffon

noun

1. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

   noun.person

   Synonyms griffin gryphon

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.animal

   Synonyms belgian griffon brussels griffon

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.animal

   Synonyms wire-haired pointing griffon

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings

   noun.animal

   Synonyms griffon vulture gyps fulvus

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. 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 <b>Brussels griffon</b> is a very small, wiry- coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.

   noun

   Source: webster1913