Definition of canis

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Canis (n.) A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canidae, including the dogs and wolves..

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Flea :: Flea (n.) An insect belonging to the genus Pulex, of the order Aphaniptera. Fleas are destitute of wings, but have the power of leaping energetically. The bite is poisonous to most persons. The human flea (Pulex irritans), abundant in Europe, is rare in America, where the dog flea (P. canis) takes its place. See Aphaniptera, and Dog flea. See Illustration in Appendix..
Anglicanism :: Anglicanism (n.) Strong partiality to the principles and rites of the Church of England.
Republicanism :: Republicanism (n.) Attachment to, or political sympathy for, a republican form of government..
Canister :: Canister (n.) A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc..
Vulcanic :: Vulcanic (a.) Of or pertaining to volcanoes; specifically, relating to the geological theory of the Vulcanists, or Plutonists..
Houndfish :: Houndfish (n.) Any small shark of the genus Galeus or Mustelus, of which there are several species, as the smooth houndfish (G. canis), of Europe and America; -- called also houndshark, and dogfish..
Volcanist :: Volcanist (n.) One versed in the history and phenomena of volcanoes.
Langrel :: Langrel (n.) A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister..
Anglicanism :: Anglicanism (n.) The principles of the established church of England; also, in a restricted sense, the doctrines held by the high-church party..
Vulcanist :: Vulcanist (n.) A volcanist.
Canis :: Canis (n.) A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canidae, including the dogs and wolves..
Canister :: Canister (n.) A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot..
Procyon :: Procyon (n.) A star of the first magnitude in the constellation Canis Minor, or the Little Dog..
Vaticanist :: Vaticanist (n.) One who strongly adheres to the papal authority; an ultramontanist.
Vulcanism :: Vulcanism (n.) Volcanism.
Langdak :: Langdak (n.) A wolf (Canis pallipes), found in India, allied to the jackal..
Republicanism :: Republicanism (n.) The principles and policy of the Republican party, so called.
Dhole :: Dhole (n.) A fierce, wild dog (Canis Dukhunensis), found in the mountains of India. It is remarkable for its propensity to hunt the tiger and other wild animals in packs..
Guara :: Guara (n.) A large-maned wild dog of South America (Canis jubatus) -- named from its cry.
Dog :: Dog (n.) A quadruped of the genus Canis, esp. the domestic dog (C. familiaris)..
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