CANIS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word canis. (close relations)
Definition of CANIS
Best Alternative Words for CANIS
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canine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to a pointed conical tooth • of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae noun • one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars • any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles | ||||||||
cur | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inferior dog or one of mixed breed • a cowardly or contemptible person | ||||||||
dog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 • a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman • informal term for a man • someone who is morally reprehensible • a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward • metal supports for logs in a fireplace verb • go after with the intent to catch | ||||||||
hound | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears • someone who is morally reprehensible verb • pursue or chase relentlessly | ||||||||
lapdog | nounn | |||||||
noun • a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap | ||||||||
mongrel | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin • an inferior dog or one of mixed breed | ||||||||
mutt | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inferior dog or one of mixed breed | ||||||||
pooch | nounn | |||||||
noun • informal terms for dogs verb • round one's lips as if intending to kiss | ||||||||
pup | nounn | |||||||
noun • young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf • an inexperienced young person verb • give birth to (a puppy) | ||||||||
puppy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a young dog • an inexperienced young person | ||||||||
bowwow | nounn | |||||||
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fido | nounn | |||||||
noun • A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors. | ||||||||
genus canis | nounn | |||||||
noun • type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals |