Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caniform
adjective
/ˈkeɪnɪˌfɔrm/
Definition
Resembling or characteristic of dogs or dog-like animals.
Examples
- The caniform shape of the animal’s skull made it easy to identify.
- In taxonomic classification, wolves belong to the caniform clade.
- Many caniform creatures exhibit similar hunting strategies.
Meaning
Caniform refers to a group of animals that have physical traits similar to those of dogs, including canines, bears, and some other carnivorous mammals.
Synonyms
- Dog-like
- Canine-like
- Canid
