griffon vs domestic dog

domestic dog vs griffon

griffon and domestic dog both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
griffon	Yes	No	No	No
domestic dog	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, domestic dog is a hypernym of griffon; that is, domestic 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
domestic 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, dog.

griffon (noun)	domestic 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
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 domestic dog

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