CYNICUS
\sˈɪnɪkəs], \sˈɪnɪkəs], \s_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_k_ə_s]\
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Cynodes, from 'a dog.' Cynic, (F.) Cynique. Relating to, or resembling a dog. Cynic spasm is convulsive contraction of the muscles of one side of the face, - dragging the eye, cheek, mouth, nose, &c., to one side. See Canine.
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