koiraeläin — meaning in English

English meaning

• canid noun An animal belonging to the dog family, such as a wolf, coyote, jackal or fox.
• canine adj Relating to or resembling dogs.
• hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

Senses

koiraeläin is used for these senses in English:

• canid Any member of the family Canidae, including canines (dogs, wolves, coyotes and jackals) and vulpines (foxes).
• canine (formal) Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like.
• hound Any canine animal.

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.

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