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griffon vs Canis familiaris

Canis familiaris vs griffon

griffon and Canis familiaris both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
griffon Yes No No No
Canis familiaris Yes No No No
As nouns, Canis familiaris is a hypernym of griffon; that is, Canis familiaris is a word with a broader meaning than griffon:
  • griffon: breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
  • Canis familiaris: 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
Other hypernyms of griffon include dog, domestic dog.
griffon (noun) Canis familiaris (noun)
breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle 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 medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Difference between griffon and Canis familiaris

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