canid

/kænaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the family Canidae, which includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and jackals

“The canid’s howl echoed through the forest.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling a canid

“The canid features of the ancient sculpture were impressive.”

Synonyms

  • canine
  • carnivore
  • cynodont

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • ungulate