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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDomestic Dog
/dəˈmɛs.tɪk dɔɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A domesticated subspecies of the gray wolf, bred in various breeds for companionship, work, and other purposes.
"The domestic dog is known for its loyalty and ability to be trained for various tasks." - 2
A pet dog that lives in a human household.
"Many families choose to adopt a domestic dog from shelters."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'domestic dog' originates from the Latin word 'domus', meaning 'home', and the Old English 'docga', referring to a powerful breed of dog. Over centuries, the term evolved to denote the species Canis lupus familiaris, emphasizing its role as a companion animal in human households.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Domestic Dog" is said worldwide
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Chien domestique
Transliteration: ʃjɛ̃ dɔ.mɛs.tik
"Le chien domestique est un animal de compagnie très apprécié."
Haushund
Transliteration: ˈhaʊ̯s.hʊnt
"Der Haushund ist ein treuer Begleiter für viele Menschen."
Cane domestico
Transliteration: ˈka.ne doˈmɛs.ti.ko
"Il cane domestico è spesso considerato parte della famiglia."
Perro doméstico
Transliteration: ˈpe.ro doˈmes.ti.ko
"El perro doméstico es conocido por su lealtad."
Cão doméstico
Transliteration: kɐ̃w dɔˈmɛs.tʃiku
"O cão doméstico é um dos melhores amigos do homem."
पालतू कुत्ता
Transliteration: pāltū kuttā
"पालतू कुत्ता परिवार का एक महत्वपूर्ण सदस्य होता है।"
家犬
Transliteration: jiā quǎn
"家犬是人类最早驯化的动物之一。"
집개
Transliteration: jipgae
"집개는 인간의 가장 친한 친구로 알려져 있습니다."
飼い犬
Transliteration: kaiinu
"飼い犬は家族の一員として愛されています。"
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