pup

Definitions of pup
  1. noun
    young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
    synonyms: hondejong, hondenjong, puppy
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    types:
    hondejong, hondenjong, puppy
    a young dog
  2. noun
    a young dog
    synonyms: hondejong, hondenjong, puppy
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    type of:
    hondejong, hondenjong, puppy
    young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
    hond, joekel
    a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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