Topic: PETS
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Afghan
Alsatian
aviary
bark
basset
beagle
bedding
beg
bow-wow
boxer
budgerigar
budgie
bull terrier
bunny
cage
canary
cat
cat flap
cat litter
cattery
chihuahua
choke chain
collar
collie
dachshund
Dalmatian
dogcatcher
dog collar
doggy
dog warden
domestic
domesticate
flea collar
foxhound
fox terrier
gerbil
German shepherd
golden retriever
goldfish
goldfish bowl
greyhound
hound
housebroken
house-trained
kennel
kibble
kitten
kitty
Labrador
lap dog
lead
leash(n)
leash(v)
litter
master
mastiff
mew
miaow
moggy
mongrel
mutt
muzzle(n)
muzzle(v)
Pekinese
Persian cat
pet
pit bull terrier
pooper scooper
puppy
purr
puss
pussy
sausage dog
sheepdog
Siamese cat
spaniel
tabby
terrier
tortoiseshell
toy
unleash
walkies
water
wolfhound
woof
worry
| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Origin: | Perhaps from petty 'small' |
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1 [countable]DHP an animal such as a cat or a dog which you keep and care for at home :
Rabbits can make very good pets.
pet food
a pet shop ➔ teacher's pet
Rabbits can make very good pets.
pet food
a pet shop2 British English spoken used when speaking to someone you like or love :
Don't cry, pet.
Don't cry, pet.