griffon

/ɡɹˈɪfən/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
2. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
3. breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
4. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings

Synonyms for griffon

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

Words that rhyme with griffon

• stiffen
• giffen
• griffen
• kniffen
• sniffen