n.
[希神]狮身鹫首的怪兽

Griffon \Grif"fon\ (gr[i^]f"f[o^]n), n. [F.]
One of a European breed of rough-coated dogs, somewhat taller
than the setter and of a grizzly liver color. They are used
in hunting game birds. The Brussels griffon is a very small,
wiry-coated, short-nosed pet dog of Belgian origin.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]


Griffin \Grif"fin\, Griffon \Grif"fon\, n. [OE. griffin,
griffon, griffoun, F. griffon, fr. L. gryphus, equiv to
gryps, Gr. ?; -- so called because of the hooked beak, and
akin to grypo`s curved, hook-nosed.]
1. (Myth.) A fabulous monster, half lion and half eagle. It
is often represented in Grecian and Roman works of art.

2. (Her.) A representation of this creature as an heraldic
charge.

3. (Zo["o]l.) A species of large vulture ({Gyps fulvus})
found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North
Africa, and Asia Minor; -- called also {gripe}, and
{grype}. It is supposed to be the ``eagle'' of the Bible.
The {bearded griffin} is the {lammergeir}. [Written also
{gryphon}.]

4. An English early apple.