Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: griffon
IPA transcription: [ɡɹ'ɪfən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: griffon_vulture, griffon, Gyps_fulvus
    Meaning: large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
  • Synonyms: griffon, wire-haired_pointing_griffon
    Meaning: breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
  • Synonyms: griffon, Brussels_griffon, Belgian_griffon
    Meaning: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
  • Synonyms: gryphon, griffin, griffon
    Meaning: winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
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