demidog

/dɛmˈaɪdɔɡ, -ˌdɔg/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe a half-dog, often referring to a hybrid animal resulting from interbreeding between a dog and a wolf or another canine species.

“The wildlife sanctuary cared for a demidog rescued from the forest after a severe storm.”

Synonyms

  • canid
  • hybrid

Antonyms

  • pure species
  • purebreed