domestic animals

noun

plural of domestic animal
as in pets

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  1. pets
  2. herbivores
  3. carnivores
Noun
  • All parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause serious poisoning if ingested by people or pets, says Conaway.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • With this system, the GOKO M6 can spot, identify, and accurately avoid over 200 object types, including people, pets, decorations, furniture, and toys.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of pets
Noun
  • Invertebrates make up more than 70% of all terrestrial animal species and are important pollinators, predators and herbivores in virtually every nonmarine ecosystem.
    — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • When growing in the prairie, rattlesnake master’s spiny leaves deter other herbivores as well as some insects.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of herbivores
Noun
  • Both minks and otters are mustelids, a family of carnivores that also includes badgers, weasels, and wolverines.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Chef Angie Mar made the Beatrice Inn a meat Mecca for downtown NYC carnivores.
    — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of carnivores
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