About The Word Canis
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Canis
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What's The Definition Of Canis?
[n] type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals
Synonyms | Synonyms for Canis: genus Canis Related Terms | Find terms related to Canis: See Also | Canidae | Canis aureus | Canis familiaris | dog | domestic dog | family Canidae | jackal | mammal genus | wolf Canis In Webster's Dictionary \Ca"nis\ (k[a^]"n[i^]s), n.; pl. {Canes} (-n[=e]z). [L., a
dog.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family {Canid[ae]},
including the dogs and wolves.
{Canis major} [L., larger dog], a constellation to the
southeast of Orion, containing Sirius or the Dog Star.
{Canis minor} [L., smaller dog], a constellation to the east
of Orion, containing Procyon, a star of the first
magnitude.
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