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(kan′id)

noun

canine (sense )

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noun

Any of various widely distributed carnivorous mammals of the family Canidae, which includes the foxes, wolves, dogs, jackals, and coyotes.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Canidae, family name

Origin: , from Canis, type genus

Origin: , from Latin canis, dog; see canine

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