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griffon Synonyms

Another word for griffon

Choosing another word for griffon depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.

Usage Example

"The ancient tapestry depicted a brave knight engaged in battle with a fierce griffin."

Strongest
griffin
gryphon

• noun (Context 2)

Any of several breeds of wire-haired dogs originally bred for hunting or as companions, such as the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Brussels Griffon.

Usage Example

"She adopted a small, wiry dog with an incredibly expressive, almost human-like face."

Weak
dog
hound

• noun (Context 3)

A large Old World vulture characterized by a pale head and neck, native to mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Usage Example

"A flock of griffons circled lazily in the thermal currents high above the Spanish Pyrenees."

Strongest
vulture

• Nearby Words

grievous
grievously
griffin
griffon
grift
grifter
grill

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Griffon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/griffon
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