canis
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Ca"nis\ (k[a^]"n[i^]s), n.; pl. Canes (-n[=e]z). [L., a dog.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canid[ae], including the dogs and wolves. Canis major [L., larger dog], a constellation to the southeast of Orion, containing Sirius or the Dog Star. Canis minor [L., smaller dog], a constellation to the east of Orion, containing Procyon, a star of the first magnitude.
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| canis | |
noun | |
| type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals |
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Canis
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Canis get kidnapped by a giant that is wreaking havoc in the town.
Canis, but are cut short when he figures out that someone is messing with his mind.
Canis is drawing nearer to loosing complete control of himself.
The jury declares canis guilty and the next day he is scheduled to be hanged.
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