Definition of Canis

1. Noun. Type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals.

Exact synonyms: Genus Canis
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Canidae, Family Canidae
Member holonyms: Canis Familiaris, Dog, Domestic Dog, Wolf, Canis Aureus, Jackal

Definition of Canis

1. n. A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canidæ, including the dogs and wolves.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canis

Candide
Candlemas
Candlemas Day
Candlemases
Candomblé
Candy
Canella-alba
Canella winterana
Canellaceae
Canes Venatici
Canetti
Canfield
Cangjie
Canicula
Canidae
Canis
Canis Major
Canis Minor
Canis aureus
Canis dingo
Canis familiaris
Canis latrans
Canis lupus
Canis lupus tundrarum
Canis niger
Canis rufus
Canna edulis
Canna generalis
Canna indica
Cannabidaceae

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