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canicula
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/kəˈnɪkjʊlə/The star Sirius; the brightest star in the night sky.
canid
nounC2 (very low frequency, specialist term)
/ˈkeɪnɪd/A member of the biological family Canidae, which includes dogs, wolves, foxes, jackals, and coyotes.
canikin
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈkænɪkɪn/A small can, cup, or drinking vessel, typically one made of metal.
canine
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkeɪnaɪn/Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.
canine distemper
nounLow-frequency technical term
/ˈkeɪnaɪn dɪˈstɛmpə/A highly contagious, often fatal viral disease affecting dogs and other canids, characterized by fever, respiratory distress, neurological symptoms, and gastrointestinal issues.
canine leptospirosis
nounC2 / Specialized Medical-Veterinary
/ˈkeɪnaɪn ˌlɛptə(ʊ)spaɪˈrəʊsɪs/A bacterial infection caused by Leptospira interrogans, specifically affecting dogs, often transmitted through contact with contaminated water or urine from infected animals.
canine parvovirus
nounC1
/ˌkeɪ.naɪn ˌpɑː.vəʊˈvaɪ.rəs/A highly contagious, life-threatening viral disease that affects dogs and other canids.
canine tooth
nounB2-C1
/ˈkeɪnaɪn tuːθ/A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food; one of the four longest teeth in the human mouth.
caning
nounC1
/ˈkeɪnɪŋ/The act of hitting someone repeatedly with a cane as a punishment.
canis major
nounC2
/ˌkeɪ.nɪs ˈmeɪ.dʒə(r)/A prominent constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere, named Latin for 'Greater Dog'.
canis minor
nounLow (technical/specialist term)
/ˌkeɪnɪs ˈmaɪnə/A small constellation in the northern sky, whose name is Latin for "lesser dog".
canister
nounC1
/ˈkæn.ɪ.stər/A cylindrical container, typically made of metal, plastic, or another rigid material, used for storing dry goods or pressurized contents.
canker
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1/C2
/ˈkaŋkə/A chronic, often destructive disease or infection, especially in plants, trees, or, metaphorically, in societies or organizations.
canker sore
nounMid-frequency
/ˈkæŋkə ˌsɔː/A small, painful ulcer inside the mouth, typically on the inside of the lip, cheek, or under the tongue.
cankerroot
nounVery Low (Obsolete/Literary/Technical)
/ˈkæŋ.kəˌruːt/A plant root, specifically that of the goldthread or mouthroot (genus Coptis), traditionally used to treat mouth ulcers and canker sores.
cankerworm
nounLow (Literary/Rare)
/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/A caterpillar that is destructive to plants, especially fruit trees, by feeding on leaves and buds.
cankle
nounLow-frequency
/ˈkæŋ.kəl/A portmanteau word blending 'calf' and 'ankle'; used to describe a leg where the calf tapers minimally into the ankle, making them appear fused.
canlit
acronymnounC2
/ˈkanlɪt/The body of literature produced by Canadian writers.
canna
nounLow (as a plant), Very Low (as contraction)
/ˈkanə/ (plant); /ˈkanə/ (contraction)A tropical plant with large, broad leaves and showy flowers, often grown for ornamental purposes.
cannabidiol
nounLow
/ˌkænəbɪˈdʌɪɒl/A non-psychoactive chemical compound found in cannabis plants.

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