"cynomorphism" meaning in All languages combined

See cynomorphism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: cyno- + -morphism Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cyno|morphism}} cyno- + -morphism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cynomorphism (uncountable)
  1. (nonce word) The manner in which a dog sees the world, including the attribution of doglike characteristics to non-canine animals, especially humans. Tags: nonce-word, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Dogs

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