griffon

noun

grif·​fon ˈgri-fən 

1

: brussels griffon

2

: wirehaired pointing griffon

Examples of griffon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

See rare sight In Poland’s Owl Mountains, a trail camera captured a Eurasian griffon vulture, a rare sighting for the area. —Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025

Located in western Extremadura, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to one of Europe’s largest populations of griffon vultures plus imperial eagles and black storks. —Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025

Dog owner Karen Marsh told Newsweek via email that the family went on a business trip and couldn't take their 9-year-old petit basset griffon vendéen, Dougie, with them. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

Last year, Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, was named the top dog. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2024

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, wins Best in Show. —CNN, 13 Nov. 2023

Best in Show ultimately went to a petit basset griffon Vendéen named Buddy Holly. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2023

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, was awarded the prestigious best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday night, beating out the other six canine finalists and their handlers. —CBS News, 9 May 2023

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, has already earned a spot in the best in show and could make history with a win tonight. —Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, griffin

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing griffon

• Brussels griffon
• wirehaired pointing griffon

Rhymes for griffon

• gryphon
• stiffen
• tiffin