griffon

Definitions of griffon
  1. noun
    breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
  2. noun
    breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
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    type of:
    hond, joekel
    a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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