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domestic animal

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Noun1.domestic animaldomestic animal - any of various animals that have been tamed and made fit for a human environment
animal, animate being, beast, creature, fauna, brute - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
feeder - an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
stocker - a domestic animal (especially a young steer or heifer) kept as stock until fattened or matured and suitable for a breeding establishment
head - a single domestic animal; "200 head of cattle"
Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - 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; "the dog barked all night"
domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat - any domesticated member of the genus Felis
stray - an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
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domestic animal
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I had long since learnt to understand, composedly and as a matter of course, that my situation in life was considered a guarantee against any of my female pupils feeling more than the most ordinary interest in me, and that I was admitted among beautiful and captivating women much as a harmless domestic animal is admitted among them.
Not a single domestic animal can be named which has not in some country drooping ears; and the view suggested by some authors, that the drooping is due to the disuse of the muscles of the ear, from the animals not being much alarmed by danger, seems probable.
She soon finished her eating, and having a consciousness that Clare was regarding her, began to trace imaginary patterns on the tablecloth with her forefinger with the constraint of a domestic animal that perceives itself to be watched.
 
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