grif·fon /ˈgrɪfən/
 一種荷蘭小狗;一種獵狗


 Grif·fin Grif·fon n.
 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. Zool. 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.


 Grif·fon n.  One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used in hunting game birds. The Brussels griffon is a very small, wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.

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 griffon
      n 1: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of
           Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle [syn: {Brussels
           griffon, Belgian griffon]
      2: breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat
         and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but
         largely developed in France [syn: {wire-haired pointing
         griffon]
      3: large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having
         pale plumage with black wings [syn: griffon vulture, {Gyps
         fulvus]