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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRIFFON

From French: griffin1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRIFFON

griffon  [ˈɡrɪfən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRIFFON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Griffon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRIFFON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Griffon

Griffon is a type of dog, a collection of breeds of originally hunting dogs. There are three lines of the griffon type recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale: the griffon vendéens, the wirehaired pointers, and the smousje. The griffon type is characterized by rough or wire-hair. The griffon is mentioned as early as Xenophon. The hounds, Canis Segusius, used by the Gauls were griffons. Among the oldest breeds are the Italian Wire-haired Pointing Dog or Spinone Italiano and the breeds bred by Eduard Karel Korthals originating in the Low Countries which have a short, bearded muzzle. The smousje, a small dog mentioned since the Middle Ages in the Low Countries known for its firm, even temperament and rough coat, was the initial breeding stock for the Griffon Bruxellois.

Definition of griffon in the English dictionary

The definition of griffon in the dictionary is any of various small wire-haired breeds of dog, originally from Belgium. Other definition of griffon is any large vulture of the genus Gyps, of Africa, S Europe, and SW Asia, having a pale plumage with black wings: family Accipitridae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRIFFON


antiphon
ˈæntɪfən
deafen
ˈdɛfən
Grafen
ˈɡraːfən
gryphon
ˈɡrɪfən
halfen
ˈhɑːfən
Hohenstaufen
ˈhəʊənˌʃtaʊfən
hyphen
ˈhaɪfən
ibuprofen
aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən
often
ˈɒfən
orphan
ˈɔːfən
polyphon
ˈpɒlɪfən
roughen
ˈrʌfən
sephen
ˈsɛfən
siphon
ˈsaɪfən
soften
ˈsɒfən
stiffen
ˈstɪfən
syphon
ˈsaɪfən
thermosiphon
ˌθɜːməʊˈsaɪfən
toughen
ˈtʌfən
Xenophon
ˈzɛnəfən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRIFFON

grievous bodily harm
grievously
grievousness
griff
griffe
griffin
griffinish
griffinism
Griffith
Griffith-Joyner
grift
grifter
grig
Grigioni
Grignard reagent
grigri
grike
Grikwa
grill
grill pan

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRIFFON

Buffon
Caernarfon
chiffon
fon
on
translation
transmission
transportation
trichlorfon
turn on
turn-on
union
upon
vacation
version
vision
Washington
Wilson
won
work on

Synonyms and antonyms of griffon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «griffon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRIFFON

Find out the translation of griffon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of griffon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «griffon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

格里芬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

leonado
570 millions of speakers

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griffon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नौसिकुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عنقاء مغرب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грифон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

griffon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রীফন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

griffon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Griffon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Greif
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グリフォン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그리폰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Griffon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giống chim ưng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

க்ரிஃபான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रिफीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

grifon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grifone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sęp
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грифон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Griffon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

griffon
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Griffon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

griffon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

griffon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of griffon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRIFFON»

The term «griffon» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.428 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRIFFON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about griffon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRIFFON»

Discover the use of griffon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to griffon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Griffon in Action
Provides information on using Griffon, the Groovy-driven UI framework for the JVM, to develop applications and interfaces.
Andres Almiray, Danno Ferrin, James Shingler, 2012
2
Prophet of the Dead: Brotherhood of the Griffon
Prophet of the Dead fulfills on the promise of the title, giving fans a satisfying end to the current threats facing the Brotherhood of the Griffon.
Richard Lee Byers, 2013
3
Beginning Groovy, Grails and Griffon
Who this book is for Java and web developers looking to learn and embrace the power and flexibility offered by the more agile, lightweight Groovy scripting language and its Grails and Griffon frameworks.
Christopher M. Judd, Joseph Faisal Nusairat, Jim Shingler, 2012
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The Masked Witches: Brotherhood of the Griffon
But things are not as they seem. Epic battles between rival sellswords, berserkers, and aerial skyships punctuate this whirlwind tale set in a barbaric land of oracles, nature spirits, and talking animals. From the Paperback edition.
Richard Lee Byers, 2012
5
Griffon Spitfire Aces
§50 The iconic Spitfire underwent steady development throughout its service, with the most radical upgrade being the marrying of the airframe with the 2,000 hp Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. The first variant fitted with this powerplant was the Mk ...
Andrew Thomas, 2013
6
Whisper of Venom: Brotherhood of the Griffon
Whisper of Venom features the return of popular character Aoth and his mercenary band, the Brotherhood of the Griffin, introduced in Richard Lee Byers’s trilogy The Haunted Lands.
Richard Lee Byers, 2010
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The Spectral Blaze
After he rescues the lost king of Chessenta and gets a contract to help with Chessenta's war, Aoth comes to suspect that the Brotherhood is being used as a pawn in a cutthroat draconic game that pits kingdom against kingdom.
Richard Lee Byers, 2011
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Although the Griffon's personality is one of the breed's calling cards-at home he's at once goofy and serious, aloof and passionate, laid-back and driven-this is not a "pet-only" canine.
Nikki Moustaki, 2006
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The Road to Dendura: Book One of the Creed Griffon Series
Creed Griffon is an unlikely twelve year old hero who is accused of abducting Isabelle Polanski, a missing female classmate. Little does he know that hideous Giests are responsible for her kidnapping.
C. L. Lewis, 2010
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The Captive Flame: Brotherhood of the Griffon
The Captive Flame features the return of popular character Aoth and his mercenary band, the Brotherhood of the Griffin, introduced in Richard Lee Byers’s trilogy The Haunted Lands.
Richard Lee Byers, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRIFFON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term griffon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Company Shares of Griffon Corporation Rally 1.24%
Shares of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) appreciated by 1.24% during the past week but lost 0.49% on a 4-week basis. In the past week, the ... «The Daily Rover, Jul 15»
2
Monday Morning Outlook: Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp. Ltd …
Griffon Corporation (GFF) is performing above average with a weekly performance of 1.24% moving into this week with a quarterly performance ... «WallStreet Scope, Jul 15»
3
Pudgy pups win best in show -- could their fame be making your pet …
... flat-coated retriever, Rhodesian ridgeback, Basset Griffon Vendeen, Irish wolfhound, Welsh corgi, Border terrier, West Highland white terrier, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
4
6 of our favourite trailers from Comic-Con 2015
Titled Warcraft: Skies of Azeroth, you get to experience what it's like to fly atop a griffon over Stormwind. How epic! You can get the app here ... «Memeburn, Jul 15»
5
Battle of Britain 75th at The Royal Air Force Museum
... for visitors will be a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, plus Leonides, Bristol and Griffon engine demonstrations. «Shropshire Tourism, Jul 15»
6
Feeding station for endangered vultures
At the station, black, griffon and Egyptian vultures are fed as well as bearded vultures, one of the most well-known vulture species in the world. «Daily Sabah, Jul 15»
7
Police log: Two-foot-tall toddler found wandering Smidt Avenue in …
A resident of Griffon Road called police at 3:14 p.m. to complain over people “speaking Spanish” and “taking bikes from yards.” A Schwinn ... «The Salem News, Jul 15»
8
Tabletop Review: White Dwarf, Issue #76
If I get it as a gift or my upcoming birthday, then sweet, but the only Stormcast Eternal mini I really want is that baby Griffon, and it is not out yet. «diehard gamefan, Jul 15»
9
Large Outflow of Money Witnessed in Griffon Corporation
Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) had an volatile session and gained 0.12 points till last call. The price was at $15.82, gaining 0.76% till the last ... «Money Flow Index, Jul 15»
10
Today's Pre-Market Information: Griffon Corporation (GFF), Eastern …
Griffon Corporation (GFF) of the Industrial Goods sector closed higher on Wednesday with a 7-day performance of -0.63% closing at $15.82, ... «WallStreet Scope, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Griffon [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/griffon>. May 2024 ».
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