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Definition of Canis familiaris
1. 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. "The dog barked all night"
Exact synonyms: Dog, Domestic Dog
Generic synonyms: Domestic Animal, Domesticated Animal, Canid, Canine
Specialized synonyms: Puppy, Barker, Bow-wow, Doggie, Doggy, Pooch, Cur, Mongrel, Mutt, Lapdog, Toy, Toy Dog, Hunting Dog, Working Dog, Carriage Dog, Coach Dog, Dalmatian, Basenji, Pug, Pug-dog, Leonberg, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Dog, Great Pyrenees, Spitz, Belgian Griffon, Brussels Griffon, Griffon, Corgi, Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Poodle Dog, Mexican Hairless
Group relationships: Canis, Genus Canis, Pack
Terms within: Flag
Generic synonyms: Domestic Animal, Domesticated Animal, Canid, Canine
Specialized synonyms: Puppy, Barker, Bow-wow, Doggie, Doggy, Pooch, Cur, Mongrel, Mutt, Lapdog, Toy, Toy Dog, Hunting Dog, Working Dog, Carriage Dog, Coach Dog, Dalmatian, Basenji, Pug, Pug-dog, Leonberg, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Dog, Great Pyrenees, Spitz, Belgian Griffon, Brussels Griffon, Griffon, Corgi, Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Poodle Dog, Mexican Hairless
Group relationships: Canis, Genus Canis, Pack
Terms within: Flag