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Brussels griffon Griffon 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.
Griffon Griffon 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.
Griffon Griffin Grif"fin, Griffon Grif"fon, n. [OE. griffin,
griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to
gryps, Gr. ?; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and
akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.]
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. (Zo["o]l.) 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.
