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Afghan aviary bark basset beagle bedding beg bow-wow boxer budgie bull terrier bunny cage canary cat cat litter cattery chihuahua collar collie dachshund Dalmatian dog collar doggy domestic foxhound fox terrier gerbil German shepherd golden retriever goldfish greyhound hound kennel kitten kitty Labrador lead leash(n) leash(v) litter master mastiff mew mongrel mutt muzzle(n) muzzle(v) pet puppy purr puss pussy sheepdog spaniel tabby terrier toy unleash water woof worry

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Date: 1500-1600
Origin: Perhaps from petty 'small'

pet

1 noun
     
pet1
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 dog/cat/bird etc
He was bitten by his pet dog.
pet food
a pet shop
 ➔ teacher's pet
2 British English spoken used when speaking to someone you like or love:
Don't cry, pet.
  
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