griffon
2 synonyms for griffon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dog breed generally known as the Brussels griffon, which recalls the mythical creature of that name.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gryphon
Etymology
See griffin.
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