canine — relating to or resembling a dog
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or resembling a dog
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
Example Sentences
- The vampire dentist was proud of his perfectly sharp canine teeth.
- My canine friend always knows when it's dinner time, even without a watch.
- The canine unit successfully tracked down the missing hiker.
canine
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkeɪnaɪn/]
relating to or resembling a dog
Veterinarian studying dog anatomy and features
Canine and feline, blessed by light divine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin canis, meaning 'dog.' The Romans used this term to refer to dogs, and it evolved into an adjective describing anything related to or characteristic of dogs.
Breakdown
canis (dog) + -ine (relating to, of the nature of)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire dentist was proud of his perfectly sharp canine teeth.”
“My canine friend always knows when it's dinner time, even without a watch.”
“The canine unit successfully tracked down the missing hiker.”
“Wolves are wild canines that live in packs.”
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