Synonyms for

Canine

Verb / ˈkeɪˌnaɪn / Another word for canine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.

Synonyms & similar words

dogtooth eyetooth cuspid caninetooth canid laniary dog puppy hound wolfish feline raccoon fox bear weasel ferret hyena jackal coyote panther tiger leopard lion lynx otter badger

Synonyms by register

Formal

canid dog-like

Informal

dog mutt pooch hound

Literary

hound cur

Antonyms

human primate feline herbivore ungulate

Common collocations

  • canine tooth
  • canine unit
  • canine behavior
  • canine companion
  • canine disease
  • canine influenza
  • canine aggression
  • canine parvovirus

Word family

noun canine
adjective canine

Usage note

While 'canine' can refer to any member of the dog family (Canidae), it is most commonly used informally to mean 'dog'. In formal contexts, it often refers to the teeth or a specific breed.

Example sentences

  1. The canine police dog helped catch the thief.
  2. My friend's family has a pet canine named Max.
  3. The wolf's howl sounded very canine.
  4. The veterinarian specializes in canine medicine.
  5. The little girl was afraid of the big canine approaching her.

Quotes

  • A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings
  • The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. - Charles de Gaulle
  • Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. - Roger Caras

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