Griffon

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  • noun. A Brussels griffon.
  • noun. A wirehaired pointing griffon.
  • noun. undefined
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Same as griffin.
  • noun. A Greek.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used in hunting game birds. The Brussels griffon is a very small, wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.
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  • noun. Alternative form of griffin (legendary creature)
  • noun. A breed of dog usually called the Brussels Griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
  • 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. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
  • noun. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
  • Word Usage
    "And the griffon is a proud beast He's the master of the sky."
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