- dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"
--1 is a kind of canine, canid
--1 is a member of Canis, genus Canis; pack
--1 has parts: flag
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