What is the meaning of canis familiaris?

noun

  • 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.
    • usage: "the dog barked all night"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
15
 
|15 years ago|884 views|share |citing 
APAWordNet. (2010). canis familiaris. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/canis_familiaris/definitions/1263067
ChicagoWordNet. 2010. "canis familiaris" http://smartdefine.org/canis_familiaris/definitions/1263067 (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardWordNet 2010, canis familiaris, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/canis_familiaris/definitions/1263067>.
MLAWordNet. "canis familiaris" 23 October 2010. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/canis_familiaris/definitions/1263067>