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Definition of "domestic dog" [domestic dog]
- 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 (noun)
WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
Use "domestic dog" in a sentence
- "His Man Meets Dog, published in 1949, pushes the notion that domestic dog breeds fall into two main groups: those derived from jackals (the majority) and those derived from wolves (Lorenz’s own favourites, including Chows)."
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