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CANIS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word canis. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word canis. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For CANIS

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Phrases (1)
mammal genus

Alternatives for CANINE

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