CANIS Synonyms
1 hypernym for canis. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CANIS
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| canine | noun, adjective n, 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 | noun n | |||||
noun • an inferior dog or one of mixed breed • a cowardly or contemptible person | ||||||
| dog | verb, noun v, 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, noun v, 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 | noun n | |||||
noun • a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap | ||||||
| mongrel | noun, adjective n, 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 | noun n | |||||
noun • an inferior dog or one of mixed breed | ||||||
| pooch | noun n | |||||
noun • informal terms for dogs verb • round one's lips as if intending to kiss | ||||||
| pup | noun n | |||||
noun • young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf • an inexperienced young person verb • give birth to (a puppy) | ||||||
| puppy | noun n | |||||
noun • a young dog • an inexperienced young person | ||||||
| bowwow | noun n | |||||
No meanings yet for this word...
| ||||||
| fido | noun n | |||||
noun • A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors. | ||||||
| genus canis | noun n | |||||
noun • type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals | ||||||