canine
canine Lexical Profile
canine Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An animal of the family Canidae, especially a domestic dog.
"The shelter houses dozens of rescue canines waiting to find their forever homes."
A pointed tooth located between the incisors and premolars of a mammal, often enlarged in carnivores.
"Carnivores use their sharp canines to securely grip and tear meat."
• adjective
Relating to or resembling a dog or an animal of the family Canidae.
"The police officer was accompanied by her canine partner during the night patrol."
Relating to the pointed cuspid teeth situated between the incisors and premolars.
"The dentist noted significant wear on the patient's canine teeth from grinding."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'caninus' meaning 'of a dog,' derived from 'canis' (dog), with the suffix '-ine' denoting 'pertaining to'.
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