English noun: griffon | |||
1. | griffon (person) winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion | ||
Synonyms | griffin, gryphon | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mythical creature, mythical monster | ||
2. | griffon (animal) breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle | ||
Synonyms | Belgian griffon, Brussels griffon | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Brabancon griffon | ||
3. | griffon (animal) breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France | ||
Synonyms | wire-haired pointing griffon | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gun dog, sporting dog | ||
4. | griffon (animal) large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings | ||
Synonyms | griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Old World vulture | ||
Member meronym | genus Gyps, Gyps | ||