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canine

[key-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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The 18-year-old has four canine companions, described in her own words as her "biggest cheerleaders" - alongside her parents, of course.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Pufnstuf appeared in the brothers’ 2016 Nick Jr. show, “Mutt & Stuff,” about an animatronic dog at a canine school.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The canine fraud was discovered only because the woman reported herself to the county registrar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The cancer wasn’t cured but was greatly reduced, improving the quality of life for his canine companion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Their eyes were solid green, and their teeth were canine fangs.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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