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griffon

noun grif·fon \ˈgri-fən\

Definition of GRIFFON

1
:  brussels griffon
2
:  wirehaired pointing griffon
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Origin of GRIFFON

French, literally, griffin
First Known Use: 1882

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. griffon
  2. griffin
  3. griffon vulture
  4. Brussels griffon
  5. wirehaired pointing griffon
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