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The origin remains mysterious, there is an Old English word Docga which seems to have been used for a powerful breed of dog. Continental words such as 'dogue' or 'dogge' are well known. There also Biblical mentions of semi wild dogs that wandered about eating dead bodies and offal in the streets. False apostles have been called dogs by St. Paul. Some servants were also referred to as 'dogs'
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∙ 6y agoDogs are sometimes called 'Canine' simply because they are in the Canine family, or Canid (Canidae). Wolves are also in this family as well as Coyotes, Jackals and other types..Google it.
Someone called them that cause they have very strong and sharp canine teeth
The word canine is derived from the latin canis (dog). In fact, the scientific name for the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris. Canis meaning dog, lupus meaning wolf, and familiaris meaning of or belonging to a family.
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∙ 12y agoFrom the Latin word for dog "Canis"
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What does the word canine refer to?
Canine means of dogs. A canine tooth, for example, is the kind of pointy tooth that dogs have.
What is the origin of the word canine?
From the Latin for dog.
What is the Gaelic word for canine?
In Irish it's: cainíneach (of dogs) géarán (canine tooth)
What is another word for a dog?
Canine, but hound and mutt are more on specific types of dogs.
What is a sentence using the word canine?
Dogs have canines.Here's one: Dogs are sometimes called canines.
Make a sentence with the word canine?
Here is an example sentence for 'canine':The dog is a member of the canine family and is closely related to the wolf.
Why do the Police and Military use K9 for their dogs?
The acronym "K9" is a shortening of the word "canine" which is the genus (family) to which all dogs belong.
Why do we use canine to mean dogs and why isn't there a synonym for it?
We actually do not know linguistically where "dog" comes from, although it is likely a derivative of Germanic words for strength. The Germanic word, which would have been used would have been "hund" from which have "hound". The Latin word was "canis" from which we have "canine", as in "dog-like". The fact that English was a hybrid of Germanic words and Latin words means that we have words that are very similar in meaning but very different in sound.As for the lack of a synonym for canine, we do have one: dog-like. Dog-like is simply far less popular than canine."Canine" actually means "doglike" or "pertaining to dogs". It comes from the Latin word "canus" which means a dog. Thus we have "canine teeth" (teeth which look like dogs' teeth) or "canine patrols" (patrols which use dogs) or "canine hospitals" (hospitals for dogs) and so on. Sometimes it is used as a facetious synonym for "dog", although wolves and foxes are also canine animals and are sometimes called "canines".Obviously there are synonyms for "canine". "Dog" and "doglike" spring to mind.
What are some adjectives for dogs that begin with the letter X?
If you mean what adjective means 'dog-like' then 'canine' is the word.
What is the meaning of coll origin of the name of collie dogs?
The most accepted origin of the word is "Coll" - the Anglo-Saxon word for black.
What is the origin of the word wish?
The origin of the word wish is Old English wyscan, of Germanic origin, related to German wunschen, also to ween and wont.
Where did the word heal originate?
The origin of the word health is Old English haelth, of Germanic origin; related to whole.
