griffon

Noun

• large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings

• breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France

• breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle

• winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  griffon vulture , Gyps fulvus , wire-haired pointing griffon , Brussels griffon , Belgian griffon , gryphon , griffin