Griffin vs. Griffon

Griffin vs. Griffon — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Griffin and Griffon

Griffinnoun

A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

Griffonnoun

legendary creature

Griffinnoun

A heraldic representation of such a beast used as a charge or as a supporter.

Griffonnoun

A breed of dog usually called the Brussels Griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.

Griffinnoun

A large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor, supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeier.

Griffonnoun

griffon vulture

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Griffinnoun

An English early apple.

Griffonnoun

breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle

Griffinnoun

A person who has just arrived from Europe.

Griffonnoun

breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France

Griffinnoun

A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.

Griffonnoun

large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings

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Griffinnoun

A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.

Griffinnoun

winged monster with an eagle-like head and body of a lion