1. (

• gryphon ,
• griffin ,
• griffon

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

2. (

• griffon ,
• Brussels_griffon ,
• Belgian_griffon

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

3. (

• griffon ,
• wire-haired_pointing_griffon

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

4. (

• griffon_vulture ,
• griffon ,
• Gyps_fulvus

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