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pooch vs Canis familiaris

Canis familiaris vs pooch

pooch and Canis familiaris both are nouns.

pooch is a verb but Canis familiaris is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pooch Yes No Yes No
Canis familiaris Yes No No No
As nouns, Canis familiaris is a hypernym of pooch; that is, Canis familiaris is a word with a broader meaning than pooch:
  • pooch: informal terms for dogs
  • Canis familiaris: 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 hypernyms of pooch include dog, domestic dog.
pooch (noun) Canis familiaris (noun)
informal terms for dogs 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
pooch (verb) Canis familiaris (verb)
round one's lips as if intending to kiss
Difference between pooch and Canis familiaris

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