griffon

1. n. A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. Source: opted

2. n. A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. Source: opted

3. n. A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; -- called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. Source: opted

4. n. An English early apple. Source: opted

5. n. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion Source: wordnet

6. n. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle Source: wordnet

7. n. breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France Source: wordnet

8. n. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings Source: wordnet

9. 1. (Myth.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art. 2. (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge. 3. (Zoöl.) A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; - - called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir. [Written also gryphon.] 4. An English early apple. Source: webster

10. n:100 n. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle n. breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France Source: ecdict

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