Noun griffon has 3 senses
- griffon, Brussels griffon, Belgian griffon - breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
--1 is a kind of dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris
--1 has particulars: Brabancon griffon
- 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
--2 is a kind of sporting dog, gun dog
- griffon vulture, griffon, Gyps fulvus - large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
--3 is a kind of Old World vulture
--3 is a member of Gyps, genus Gyps
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