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nountype genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals
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- dog a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
- sirius the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
- argo formerly a large constellation in the southern hemisphere between Canis Major and the Southern Cross; now divided into Carina and Pyxis and Puppis and Vela
- anglican a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
- procyon the brightest star in Canis Minor
- domestic dog a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
- sothis the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
- gallican relating to or characteristic of Gallicanism
- canis familiaris a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
- genus pouteria tropical American timber tree with edible fruit (canistel)