griffon
pronunciation
How to pronounce griffon in British English:
UK ['ɡrɪfən]
How to pronounce griffon in American English:
US ['ɡrɪfən]
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- Noun:
- breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
- breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
- large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
Word Origin
- griffon (n.)
- alternative spelling in certain senses of griffin. Also a name given to the Byzantine Greeks, perhaps suggested by some of the collateral forms of Greek.
Example
- 1. The comedian adopted a brussels griffon named iggy that just couldn 't get along with her cats .
- 2. Griffon , you have failed me . You are no longer worthy .
- 3. Of birds these are they which you must not eat , and which are to be avoided by you : the eagle , and the griffon , and the osprey .
- 4. Himalayan griffon vulture is a large bird of prey which inhabits high mountains and plateaus .