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griffon Synonyms
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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."
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vulture
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Griffon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/griffon