cynopodous

/ saɪˈnɒpədəs /

adjective

1. (of some mammals, such as dogs) having claws that do not retract

Word History and Origins

Origin of cynopodous¹

from New Latin, from cyno- + -podous

Example Sentences

Associated words: canine, Canis, cyniatrics, rabies, hydrophobia, cynanthropy, cynegetics, cynic, cynophobia, cynoid, cynopodous, cynocephalous, cynocephalus, cynocephalic, learn, leash, dog-fancier. dog, v. follow, worry, hound. dog days. canicular days. dogged, a. stubborn, obstinate, mulish, headstrong, persistent. doggish, a. surly, sullen, churlish, cynical, morose. dog house. kennel. dogma, n. doctrine, tenet. dogmatic, a. positive, magisterial, dictatorial, imperious, domineering, overbearing; authoritative, categorical. dog-star, n.

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