Griffon - Definition

n 1: winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a
lion [syn: gryphon, griffin, griffon]
2: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of
Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle [syn: griffon,
Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon]
3: breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat
and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely
developed in France [syn: griffon, wire-haired pointing
griffon]
4: large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having
pale plumage with black wings [syn: griffon vulture,
griffon, Gyps fulvus]