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Meaning of griffon

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

griffon

noun

Definitions

  1. A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

  2. A large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor, supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible.

  3. An English variety of apple.

  4. A person who has just arrived from Europe.

noun

Definitions

  1. A breed of dog usually called the Brussels Griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.

  2. A griffon vulture.