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dog vs griffon

griffon vs dog

dog and griffon both are nouns.

dog is a verb but griffon is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dog Yes No Yes No
griffon Yes No No No
As nouns, griffon is a hyponym of dog; that is, griffon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dog:
  • dog: a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
  • griffon: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
dog (noun) griffon (noun)
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
metal supports for logs in a fireplace large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
informal term for a man
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
someone who is morally reprehensible
dog (verb) griffon (verb)
go after with the intent to catch
Difference between dog and griffon

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