griffon 
1. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle • Syn: Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon • Hypernyms: dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris • Hyponyms: Brabancon griffon 2. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion • Syn: gryphon, griffin • Hypernyms: mythical monster, mythical creature 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: wire-haired pointing griffon • Hypernyms: sporting dog, gun dog 4. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings • Syn: griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus • Hypernyms: Old World vulture • Member Holonyms: Gyps, genus Gyps
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