Canis
"Canis" in a Sentence (6 examples)
The scientific name of dog is "Canis familiaris".
The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major.
Canis Major is a constellation.
Sirius is the brightest star visible in our night sky. It's in the constellation Canis Major.
The genus Canis contains wolves, coyotes, and jackals.
The stars in Canis Minor are dimmer than the stars in Canis Major.
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