canis_familiaris | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) 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 | |
Synonyms: | dog domestic_dog | |
Examples: | "the dog barked all night" |
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Related terms: | canine Newfoundland cur lapdog Newfoundland leonberg corgi working_dog basenji pug Great_Pyrenees toy_dog spitz griffon hunting_dog poodle Mexican_hairless dalmatian pooch pack Canis flag | |