# griffon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɹɪfən/ · frequency rank #61,503

## Definitions
1. Alternative form of griffin (legendary creature)
2. A breed of dog usually called the Brussels griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.
3. A griffon vulture.

## Etymology
See griffin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/griffon