canid

/ˈkeɪnəd/

Meanings

noun

Any member of the family Canidae, including dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals.

Examples :

"The wildlife expert explained that a coyote is a type of canid. "

Related Words

wolves noun

/ˈwʊlvz/

The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.

"Biologists studying wildlife observed a pack of wolves hunting deer in the forest, noting their complex social structure and hunting strategies. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

jackals noun

/ˈdʒækəlz/

Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

"At night, we could hear the howls of jackals in the distance, searching for food near the village. "

expert noun

/ˈɛkspəːt/ /ˈɛkspɚt/

A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

"My dad is an expert at fixing leaky faucets. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

foxes noun

/ˈfɒksɪz/

A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.

"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

dogs noun

/dɑɡz/ /dɒɡz/ /dɔɡz/

A mammal, Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris, that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.

"The dog barked all night long."

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

coyotes noun

/kaɪˈoʊts/ /kaɪˈoʊtiz/

Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

"We heard the coyotes howling in the distance last night, a sound common in the wild areas of North America. "

member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

wildlife noun

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

"The park is a haven for local wildlife, with deer, birds, and squirrels roaming freely. "

coyote noun

/kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kaɪˈ(j)oʊti/

Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

"The coyote howled softly in the distance, a sound familiar to the children playing in the park. "