Domestic Dog (Noun)
Meaning
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; "the dog barked all night".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The domestic dog is a monogamous animal, and it is rare for a male to mate with more than one female in a lifetime.
- In many cultures, the domestic dog has been used for hunting and companionship for thousands of years.
- The domestic dog is a highly social animal that thrives on interaction with its human family.
- The ancestors of the domestic dog were likely attracted to the warm campfires of early humans.
- Scientists believe that the domestic dog was first domesticated from the gray wolf around 15,000 years ago.