dog
nounHow to pronounce dog:
Definition of dog:
- dog (noun):
- a domesticated canine mammal occurring in many different breeds
- 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.
- a carnivorous mammal (canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet, occurs in a variety of sizes, colors, and coat types, and is sometimes trained to perform special tasks (such as herding, guarding, or acting as a service animal)
Synonyms for dog:
andiron
barker
basenji
belgian griffon
bitch
blackguard
bounder
bow-wow
brak
brussels griffon
cad
canid
canine
canis
canis familiaris
carriage dog
click
coach dog
corgi
cur
dalmatian
detent
dog-iron
doggie
doggy
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Antonyms for dog:
altruist
do-gooder
gentleman
good samaritan
helper
humanitarian
philanthropist
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