Current results for occurrence #4 of canis
in Charlton T. Lewis, Charles Short, A Latin Dictionary, entry canis1:
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Lit.,
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In gen., v. Varr. R. R. 1, 21; 2, 9, 1 sqq.; Plin...
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Esp.
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As a term of reproach, to denote,
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As the regular designation of the hangers-on or p...
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In mythical lang.
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Tergeminus, i. e. Cerberus. Ov. A. A. 3, 322; id....
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Semidei canes, Anubis, Luc. 8, 832.—
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Prov.
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Stultitia est venatum ducere invitas canes, Plaut...
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Cane pejus et angui Vitare aliquid, Hor. Ep. 1, 1...
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Ut canis a corio numquam absterrebitur uncto,
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Canis caninam non ēst (cf. Engl.
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A cane non magno saepe tenetur aper, Ov. R. Am. 4...
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CAVE CANEM,
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Transf.
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Esp.: Canis Major, or simply Canis,
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Canis Minor, or Minusculus,
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