Griffon
English Meaning
One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used in hunt game birds. The Brussels griffon is a very small, wiry- coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.
- Any of a breed of dog originating in Belgium and having a short, bearded muzzle. Also called Brussels griffon.
- Any of various wirehaired hunting dogs of a breed originating in the Netherlands in the late 19th century.
- Variant of griffin.