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CANIS FAMILIARIS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase canis familiaris. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase canis familiaris. (close relations)
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canines

Best Alternative Words for CANIS FAMILIARIS

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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

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

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

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

pet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

• a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

• a special loved one

• a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

verb

• stroke or caress gently

• stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

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)

domestic dog
nounn
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

Best Hypernyms For CANIS FAMILIARIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for canis familiaris, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
canid canine
Phrases (2)
domestic animaldomesticated animal

Alternatives for DOG

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