CANIS NIGER Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase canis niger. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CANIS NIGER
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| bulldog | nounn | |||||
noun • a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting verb • attack viciously and ferociously • throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeo | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| collie | nounn | |||||
noun • a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland | ||||||
| cur | nounn | |||||
noun • an inferior dog or one of mixed breed • a cowardly or contemptible person | ||||||
| dalmatian | nounn | |||||
adjective • of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants noun • a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia • a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| greyhound | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| mastiff | nounn | |||||
noun • an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| pooch | nounn | |||||
noun • informal terms for dogs verb • round one's lips as if intending to kiss | ||||||
| poodle | nounn | |||||
noun • an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| retriever | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game | ||||||
| shepherd | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a clergyman who watches over a group of people • a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock verb • watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils • tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats | ||||||
| spaniel | nounn | |||||
noun • any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears | ||||||
| terrier | nounn | |||||
noun • any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground | ||||||
| canis rufus | nounn | |||||
noun • reddish-grey wolf of southwestern North America | ||||||
| maned wolf | nounn | |||||
noun • reddish-grey wolf of southwestern North America | ||||||