Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun griffon

4 senses of griffon

Sense 1
gryphon, griffin, griffon -- (winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion)
       => mythical monster, mythical creature -- (a monster renowned in folklore and myth)

Sense 2
griffon, Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon -- (breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle)
       => dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris -- (a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night")

Sense 3
griffon, wire-haired pointing griffon -- (breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France)
       => sporting dog, gun dog -- (a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns)

Sense 4
griffon vulture, griffon, Gyps fulvus -- (large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings)
       => Old World vulture -- (any of several large vultures of Africa and Eurasia)