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Canis familiaris

Canis familiaris Meaning & Definition
Canis familiaris Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Canis familiaris?

[n] 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; "the dog barked all night"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Canis familiaris: dog | domestic dog

Related Terms | Find terms related to Canis familiaris:

See Also | barker | basenji | Belgian griffon | bow-wow | Brussels griffon | canid | canine | Canis | carriage dog | coach dog | corgi | cur | dalmatian | doggie | doggy | flag | genus Canis | Great Pyrenees | griffon | hunting dog | lapdog | Leonberg | Mexican hairless | mongrel | mutt | Newfoundland | pack | pooch | poodle | poodle dog | pug | pug-dog | spitz | toy | toy dog | Welsh corgi | working dog

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