canine

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CANINE

a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes <in the minds of some, the winner of this prestigious dog show has a fair claim to the title of King of the Canines>

Synonyms canine, doggy (or doggie), hound, pooch, tyke (also tike)

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