Griffon Definition

grĭfən
griffons
noun
griffons
A Brussels griffon.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World
A wirehaired pointing griffon.
American Heritage

Alternative form of griffin (legendary creature)

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Other Word Forms of Griffon

Noun

Singular:
griffon
Plural:
griffons

Origin of Griffon

  • French from Old French griffin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • See griffin.

    From Wiktionary

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