n 1  :  a conical pointed tooth : esp  :  one situated between the lateral incisor and the first premolar  2  :  any member of the family Canidae  :  DOG
adj :  of or relating to dogs or to the family Canidae .
 
 Brit also   
 
Similar sounding terms:  can·non  co·ni·ine  go·ni·on  gua·nine 
 
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