griffon

griffon has 8 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• n.. A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.
• n.. A representation of this creature as an heraldic charge.
• n.. A species of large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor; -- called also gripe, and grype. It is supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible. The bearded griffin is the lammergeir.
• n.. An English early apple.
• n.. large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
• n.. breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
• n.. breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
• n.. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion