cynoid

cynoid
\\ˈsīˌnȯid, ˈsiˌ-\ adjective
Etymology: Greek kynoeidēs, from kyn- cyn- + -oeidēs -oid
1. : resembling a dog
2. [New Latin Cynoidea] : of, relating to, or belonging to the Cynoidea

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cynoid, a.
(ˈsɪnɔɪd)
[ad. Gr. κυνοειδής dog-like, canine, f. κυνο- dog.]
Dog-like, allied in form to the dog; belonging to the Cynoidea or canine division of the Carnivora.

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