Griffon : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: Griffon	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for Griffon
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
griffon n winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion Synonym(s): gryphon, griffin, griffon breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle Synonym(s): griffon, Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France Synonym(s): griffon, wire-haired pointing griffon large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings Synonym(s): griffon vulture, griffon, Gyps fulvus
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Griffon \Grif"fon\ (gr[icr]f"f[ocr]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[94]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 [bd]eagle[b8] of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. [Written also {gryphon}.] 4. An English early apple.