griffon

n 1: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of

Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle [syn: {Brussels

griffon}, {Belgian griffon}]

2: breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat

and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but

largely developed in France [syn: {wire-haired pointing

griffon}]

3: large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having

pale plumage with black wings [syn: {griffon vulture}, {Gyps

fulvus}]