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Canidae Can·i·dae (kān'ĭ-dē')
n.
A family of carnivorous mammals that includes dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes.

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canidae

noun
dogs; wolves; jackals; foxes 
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Canidae is always a great word to know.
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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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All families except the canidae and a few species of mustelidae are plantigrade.
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