female dog
A 'female dog' is often referred to as a 'bitch' in professional contexts like veterinary medicine and dog breeding, but the term can have negative connotations in casual use.
Definition
A2General
(common)A dog of the female sex.
Example
- The female dog gave birth to a litter of puppies.
B1Veterinary Medicine
(technical)A mature canine animal of the female sex.
Example
- The veterinarian examined the female dog for any signs of illness.
B2Dog Breeding
(technical)A dog of the female sex used for breeding purposes.
Example
- The breeder selected a healthy female dog for the breeding program.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "female dog":
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