cyno-, cyn-, kyno-, kyn-

(Greek: dog)

cynocephalic

Having a head shaped like that of a dog.

cynocephalous

Having the face or head of a dog.

cynoclept, cynoklept

Dog-stealing, a dog-stealer.

cynodont

1. A canine tooth.
2. A tooth having one cusp or point.

Cynoglossum

A reference to a plant meaning "hound's tongue".

cynography

A writing or treatise about dogs.

cynoid

Dog-like or similar to a dog; canine.

cynolatry

The worship of dogs.

cynological

A reference to cynology or a natural history about dogs.

cynologist

Someone who studies dogs and who is concerned with canine evolution, breed development and differentiation, canine behavior and training, and canine history.

cynology

1. The study of dogs.
2. Etymology: from Greek κύων (gen. κύνος), cyn, kyn, "dog" and λόγος, logos, "knowledge".

cynophil, cynophile, cynophiliac

Having a fondness or "love" for dogs.

cynophobia, kynophobia

1. An abnormal or excessive fear of dogs or of being bitten by a dog.
2. A morbid fear of getting rabies from a dog.
3. A morbid mental state, usually hysterical in character; sometimes precipitated by the bite of a dog.

Some people see dogs as both fearsome and unpleasant animals or as friends and protectors.

cynopodous

Having dog-like claws.

cynopolis

City of the dog which was the name for two ancient Egyptian cities.

Related "dog" word family: cani-.