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Definition of feline

feline

/ˈfiː.laɪn/
fe · line
Adverb:felinely
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Plural:felines
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Adjective:feline
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feline Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or belonging to the cat family (Felidae).

Example

"The veterinarian specializes in feline diseases and nutrition."

2

Resembling a cat, especially in being sleek, graceful, agile, or stealthy.

Example

"She moved across the dance floor with a remarkable feline grace."

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• noun

1

An animal of the cat family (Felidae), which includes domestic cats, lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.

Example

"Lions and tigers are among the largest felines in the world."

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• Rhymes for feline

• Nearby Words

felicia
felicitously
felicity
feline
felix
fell
fellatio

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'felinus', meaning 'of or belonging to a cat', derived from Latin 'felis' (cat) combined with the suffix '-inus' (pertaining to).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feline
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