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Canis Definition & Meaning

canis
noun
  1. type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals

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What does canis mean?
type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals
What part of speech is canis?
Canis is a noun.

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