THOS, THOUS
\θˈə͡ʊz], \θˈəʊz], \θ_ˈəʊ_z]\
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A name given to a genus of dogs intermediate between the wolf, the fox, and the jackal, of all of whose natures it somewhat partakes. These dogs are larger than a jackal; they do not burrow, and are marked on the back by black and white colors, the rest of the fur being in general ochrey buff. Among the different species are the wild dog of Egypt, Nubian thous, Cape jackal: Senegal thous or jackal, etc.
By Daniel Lyons
