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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Griffon \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Griffin \Grif"fin\, Griffon \Grif"fon\, n. [OE. griffin, griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr L. gryphus equiv to gryps, Gr ?; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.] 1. (Myth.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. 2. (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. 3. (Zo["o]l.) 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. [Written also {gryphon}.] 4. An English early apple. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: griffon n 1: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle [syn: {Brussels griffon}, {Belgian griffon}] 2: breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France [syn: {wire-haired pointing griffon}] 3: large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings [syn: {griffon vulture}, {Gyps fulvus}]
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