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canine

[key-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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Animated Australian sensation “Bluey” has arrived in Disneyland, and the titular anthropomorphic pastel-coated canine has come ready to play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The cancer wasn’t cured but was greatly reduced, improving the quality of life for his canine companion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

By comparing canine and molar teeth, they reconstructed patterns of development during the first six years of life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

The final novel from Mario Vargas Llosa, Allegra Goodman’s family saga, a case of canine possession and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Then I heard a sound that sent a chill up my spine, a low canine growl, somewhere close by.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan