Griffes

[ grif-uh s ]
/ ˈgrɪf əs /

noun

Charles Tomlinson,1884–1920, U.S. composer.

Definition for griffes (2 of 3)

griffe 1
[ grif ]
/ grɪf /

noun Chiefly Louisiana.

the offspring of a black and a mulatto.
a person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry.
a mulatto, especially a woman.

Origin of griffe

1
1715–25, Americanism; < Louisiana French < American Spanish grifo curly-haired

Definition for griffes (3 of 3)

griffe 2
[ grif ]
/ grɪf /

noun Architecture.

an ornament at the base of a column, projecting from the torus toward a corner of the plinth.
Also called spur.

Origin of griffe

2
1870–75; < French: claw < Germanic

British Dictionary definitions for griffes

griffe
/ (ɡrɪf) /

noun

architect a carved ornament at the base of a column, often in the form of a claw

Word Origin for griffe

C19: from French: claw, of Germanic origin