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griffon

/ˈɡɹɪfən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
grif-fon
IPA
/ˈɡɹɪfən/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of griffin (mythical creature)

noun

A breed of dog usually called the Brussels griffon, reminiscent of the mythical creature.

noun

A griffon vulture.

name

A surname.

Etymology

See griffin.

Inflected Forms

griffons (plural)

Phrases

Brussels griffon Griffon Nivernais Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Synonyms

griffon vulture gyps fulvus wire-haired pointing griffon brussels griffon belgian griffon gryphon griffin

Rhymes With

stiffen griffen giffen sniffen

Questions

How do you pronounce griffon?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹɪfən/.
What does griffon mean?
Alternative form of griffin (mythical creature)
Where does griffon come from?
See griffin.

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