Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/
noun a dog or a related animal of the dog family
A1 My neighbor has a cute canine.
A2 I enjoy taking my canine for walks in the park.
B1 The veterinarian specializes in treating canine patients.
B2 Canine behavior can be influenced by training and socialization.
C1 The study focused on the genetic makeup of different canine breeds.
C2 Canine cognition research has advanced our understanding of dog intelligence.
adjective relating to or resembling a dog or dogs
A1 My sister has a canine friend named Max.
A2 The veterinarian specializes in treating canine patients.
B1 The canine instinct to protect its pack is strong.
B2 Canine behavior can be influenced by training and socialization.
C1 The study of canine genetics has advanced our understanding of dog breeds.
C2 Canine cognition research has revealed the intelligence of dogs.
formal The veterinarian specializes in treating various canine medical conditions.
informal My canine companion loves going for walks in the park.
slang That movie was so bad, it was like a canine eating its own tail.
figurative His loyalty to the company is like a canine's loyalty to its owner.
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