griffon, n.
(griffons)
(griffons)
large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
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Gyps fulvus griffon griffon vulture
breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
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griffon wire-haired pointing griffon
semantic pointers
hypernym
breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
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Belgian griffon Brussels griffon griffon
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
<noun.person>
griffin griffon gryphon
semantic pointers
hypernym