tamable
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But Mr. Carlson wound up being entirely tamable, while the more diminutive Mr. Loughlin lived like a wild man until his tragic death.
From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2015
It has the same destructive propensities, assembles also in vast numbers, and is equally carnivorous; but with all these, it is a more tamable and lovable animal.
From Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals by Harrison Weir
Some species of the rhinoceros, if not all, seem to be tamable.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
And among fishes, the family of the Cyprinidae are the best adapted to our purpose; for we must select those which are both hardy and tamable.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 47, September, 1861 by Various
Crows are especially tamable and may be allowed full liberty around the dooryard.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Claude H. Miller
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