canine
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- noun
- /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
:
cánido
- The canine team tracked her from her house through this wooded area, ending here, at this little parking lot.
- behavior of canines
- searches by canines
And obviously that tells you that, no, somebody woke here and we've got canines.
- And obviously that tells you that, no, somebody woke here and we've got canines.
- No problems, No, no canines, nothing.
Examples
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Mrs. Holden smiled to herself, glad that the popular canine was a member of her class.
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The vet examined the canine carefully to ensure it was healthy.
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A man and a woman, and a canine in the back seat.
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That canine is looking stronger than some of the team members at this point.
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I worked with Scott's canine search and rescue.
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This here's my canine partner, Lazarus.
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The social behaviors that canines and other mammals demonstrate have evolved much like ours.
Academic text (1998) -
The footprints are canine.
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Shannon's golden retriever, Hope, was a recipient of the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club (AKC).
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The dog ran excitedly towards its owner, a true canine companion.
Synonyms
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A mammal like a dog or fox that is related to wolves and jackals
Compounds
- Specialized
A contagious virus infection in dogs that causes fever, cough, and sometimes brain problems
How Informal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Canine comes from the Latin canis which means 'dog', and it shares the same old root that gave English kennel for a dog house. So canine as a noun names animals of the dog family like dogs, wolves, and foxes.