Canis

American  

[ka-nis] / ˈkæ nɪs /

noun

1. a genus of the subfamily Caninae, which includes dogs, wolves, jackals, and coyotes.

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Example Sentences

The only wolf species unique to the United States, Canis rufus once roamed from Texas to Long Island, New York.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023

But Harris, 28, worries over the outcome of what is shaping up to be a contest for dominance between two top predators, Canis lupus and Homo sapiens.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

For binoculars and telescopes, Canis Major is rich in star clusters.

From National Geographic • Aug. 23, 2023

Canis Major and Canis Minor are the constellations named for Orion's two hunting dogs.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2022

“There's another Level One girls' dorm next door called Hydra, and the boys' ones are right across the hall called Canis Minor and Zepus. But there's more for older kids.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton