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griffon vs dog

dog vs griffon

griffon and dog both are nouns.

griffon is not a verb while dog is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
griffon Yes No No No
dog Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dog is a hypernym of griffon; that is, dog 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
  • 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
Other hypernyms of griffon include Canis familiaris, domestic dog.
griffon (noun) dog (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 a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings metal supports for logs in a fireplace
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
informal term for a man
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
someone who is morally reprehensible
griffon (verb) dog (verb)
go after with the intent to catch
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