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Noun: dawg  dog
Usage: non-standard (=dog)
  1. A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
    - dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris, doggo [informal], pooch [informal], doggie [informal], doggy [informal], barker [informal], bow-wow [informal]

Derived forms: dawgs

Type of: canid, canine, domestic animal, domesticated animal

Part of: Canis, genus Canis, pack

Encyclopedia: Dawg