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Definition of "griffon" []

  • Any of a breed of dog originating in Belgium and having a short, bearded muzzle. Also called Brussels griffon. (noun)
  • Any of various wirehaired hunting dogs of a breed originating in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. (noun)
  • Variant of griffin. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "griffon" in a sentence
  • "And the griffon is a proud beast He's the master of the sky."
  • "Birds of prey such as griffon vulture, golden eagle, and short-toe eagle, are other prominent species."
  • "His paperwork lists him as a "griffon"; though he looks like a very cute terrier to us!"