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koira — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • canine adj Relating to or resembling dogs.
  • dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
  • doggy noun A childish or affectionate word for a dog.
  • hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

Senses

koira is used for these senses in English:

  • canine Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.
  • dog A mammal of the family Canidae:
  • dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
  • dog meat Meat from a dog eaten as food.
  • dog paddle A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.
  • doggy (countable, childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.
  • hound A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
  • hound A despicable person.

canine — full definition

  1. adj Relating to or resembling dogs.
  2. noun A dog, or an animal in the dog family.
  3. noun One of the pointed teeth located between the incisors and premolars.

dog — full definition

  1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
  2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
  3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

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