GRIFFON: Dictionary Entry and Meaning
| Matching Terms: | | griffon vulture
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
- [n] breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
- [n] breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
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| | Synonyms: | | Belgian griffon, Brussels griffon, griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus, wire-haired pointing griffon |
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| | See Also: | | Brabancon griffon, Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog, genus Gyps, gun dog, Gyps, Old World vulture, sporting dog | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Grif"fon\ (gr[i^]f"f[o^]n), n. [F.]
One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller
than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used
in hunt game birds. The {Brussels griffon} is a very small,
wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing a griffon in your dream, symbolizes the positive aspects of change. You possess the physical power and stability of the lion and the vision, spirit and alertness of the eagle. It also represents intellect, physical strength, and the sun. |
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