- plural of canine.
canines
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Asked about the fate of the thousands of unaccounted-for canines, he acknowledged they had likely "already been eaten."
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
Corporations might not be people, but canines are well on their way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Under a $1.6-million annual contract with the city, a nonprofit group called Dogs Playing for Life ensures that shelter dogs get out of their kennels for walks, play time with other canines and human interaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Their noses were snoutlike, and their teeth were all pointed canines.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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