griffon 
griffon
Definition
grif·fon (grif′ən)
noun
- griffin
- any of a breed of medium-sized hunting dog, developed by a Dutch breeder in the 19th cent., with a square muzzle and a harsh, bristly coat: in full wirehaired pointing griffon
Etymology: Fr, lit., a griffin
griffon
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- watch: We had lunch at the Monastery, listening to Crested Tits and watching Griffons flying over.
- see: We only saw 4 more griffons and made our way to El Chorro itself here we came across the river Rio Guadalhorce.
Adjective modifier
- Eurasian: Overhead there will be a constant procession of Eurasian Griffons, and other raptors could include Honey Buzzard, Hobby or Peregrine Falcon.
- more: More and more Griffons arrive, flying just over the car park.
Modifies a noun
- vulture: You continue to descend through a dramatic gorge lined with Mediterranean bushes that is home to 200 pairs of griffon vultures.
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