canid vs dog

canid and dog both are nouns.

canid is not a verb while dog is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
canid	Yes	No	No	No
dog	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dog is a hyponym of canid; that is, dog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than canid:

canid: any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles
dog: 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

Other hyponyms of canid include bitch, Canis familiaris, domestic dog, wolf, jackal, wild dog, hyaena, hyena, fox.

canid (noun)	dog (noun)
any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles	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
	a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
	metal supports for logs in a fireplace
	a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
	informal term for a man
	a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
	someone who is morally reprehensible

canid (verb)	dog (verb)
	go after with the intent to catch

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