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coydog

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any hybrid of a coyote (Canis latrans) and a (usually feral) dog (Canis lupus familiaris).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A hybrid between a male coyote and a female dog.

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noun

Meaning 3

offspring of a coyote and a dog

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: coyote, prairie wolf, brush wolf, Canis latrans

History

Etymology

Blend of coyote + dog.