Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thos

noun
\ˈthäs\

Definition of Thos 

(Entry 1 of 2)

in some classifications

: a genus that is now usually considered a subgenus of Canis and that includes the Asiatic and African jackals and sometimes the American coyotes

Thos

Definition of Thos (Entry 2 of 2)

plural of tho

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for Thos

Noun

New Latin, from Latin, jackal, from Greek thōs; akin to Latin faunus faun

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Thos

Statistics for Thos

Look-up Popularity

Comments on Thos

What made you want to look up Thos? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

susurrous

full of whispering sounds

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Difficult Vocab Quiz

  • the-education-of-achilles-eugne-delacroix
  • Which is a synonym of discomfit?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Add Diction

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

TRENDING NOW

  1. gaslight It is a word, though.

  2. invasion CNN reporter questions President.

  3. relevancy Ariana Grande slams ex-fiancé.

SEE ALL

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games