Canid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkeɪnəd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Canid is a noun meaning Any member of the family Canidae, including canines (dogs, wolves, coyotes and jackals) and vulpines (foxes).
Meaning
Any member of the family Canidae, including canines (dogs, wolves, coyotes and jackals) and vulpines (foxes).
Example Sentences
The jaw indicates the beginning of a long tradition of the interment of dogs with people, which reveals a deep attachment between some people and canids.
Word Forms
- canids
Synonyms for canid
Depending on context, synonyms include canine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include canine, vulpine, wolf, caniform, caninoid, bearcat.
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