griffe

Definitions of griffe
  1. noun
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  2. noun
    sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
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    type of:
    corps calleux
    any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin
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