Canine: meaning, definitions and examples

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canine

 

[ หˆkeษชnaษชn ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A canine is a domesticated mammal of the dog family (Canidae), as distinguished from the fox family (Vulpidae). Canines are known for their loyalty and companionship with humans.

Synonyms

dog, pooch, pup

Examples of usage

  • He has a pet canine named Max.
  • The canine greeted its owner with a wagging tail.
Context #2 | Adjective

related to dogs

Canine refers to anything related to dogs or resembling a dog in some way.

Synonyms

dog-like, puppy-like

Examples of usage

  • She has a canine companion that goes everywhere with her.
  • The canine behavior of the wolf pack was fascinating to observe.

Translations

Translations of the word "canine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคจเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช canine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ canine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฑะฐั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ psowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฌใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpeksi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ psรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pasje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hunds

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canino

Etymology

The word 'canine' has its origin in the Latin word 'canis', which means 'dog'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to members of the dog family. Canines have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and helpers in various tasks.

See also: can, canal, cane, caning, canister, canning, cannot, canopy, canteen, could.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,550, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.