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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 of canine

dog, doggy (or doggie), hound, pooch, tyke (also tike)

Words Related to canine

cur, mongrel, mutt

lapdog, pup, puppy, puppy dog, whelp

bandog, bird dog, coonhound, courser, gundog, hunter, sheepdog, sled dog, watchdog, wolf dog, wolfhound

guide dog, police dog, working dog

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