Consulting a dictionary, this is what I find:
Main Entry: [1]dog
Pronunciation: 'dog, 'däg
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English docga
Date: before 12th century
1 a : CANID; especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the common wolf (Canis lupus) b : a male dog; also : a male usually carnivorous mammal
2 a : a worthless person b : FELLOW, CHAP <a lazy dog> <you lucky dog>
3 a : any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook b : ANDIRON
4 : uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity <put on the dog>
5 : capitalized : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor
6 : plural : FEET
7 : plural : RUIN <going to the dogs>
8 : one inferior of its kind: as a : an investment not worth its price b : an undesirable piece of merchandise
9 : an unattractive person and especially a girl or woman
10 : HOT DOG 1
- dog·like /'dog-"lIk/ adjective
Now you might try that with "literal"
4. Which one of the following words is an example of a literal meaning for the noun dog?
A. Mutt C. Cur
B. Hound D. Canine
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