dog
/dɒɡ/
EN
A domesticated carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet, used for hunting, guarding, or working. It is widely known as man's best friend.
My neighbor takes her dog for a walk around the park every morning.
Etymology
Derived from Old English docga, of uncertain origin, likely from a Germanic root. It replaced the original Old English word hund (which became modern hound) as the common term for the animal by the Middle Ages.
Translations
简体中文
狗,犬
繁體中文
狗,犬
日本語
犬,イヌ
한국어
개,견
Deutsch
Hund
Español
perro
Português
cão
Français
chien
Tiếng Việt
chó
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