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What words have the root word dog?

There aren't many words that directly use "dog" as a root word, but here are some examples:

* Dogged: This adjective means persistent, determined, and stubborn. It refers to the tenacity and perseverance often associated with dogs.

* Doggy: This is a more informal and playful term for a dog, often used for puppies or small dogs.

* Dog-tired: This idiom describes someone who is extremely tired, often due to hard work or exertion. It alludes to the exhaustion a dog might experience after a long day of running and playing.

Note:

* Some words like "hound" (from Old English "hund") share a common origin with "dog" but are not technically derived from it.

* "Dogma" and "dogmatic" are related to the Greek word "dogma" meaning "opinion, doctrine," and are not connected to the animal "dog."

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