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canine
[ key-nahyn ]
adjective
- of or like a dog; relating to or characteristic of dogs:
canine loyalty.
- Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the four pointed teeth, especially prominent in dogs, situated one on each side of each jaw, next to the incisors.
noun
- a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae.
- a dog.
- a canine tooth; cuspid.
canine
/ ˈkeɪnaɪn; ˈkæn- /
adjective
- of or resembling a dog; doglike
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Canidae, a family of mammals, including dogs, jackals, wolves, and foxes, typically having a bushy tail, erect ears, and a long muzzle: order Carnivora (carnivores)
- of or relating to any of the four teeth, two in each jaw, situated between the incisors and the premolars
noun
- any animal of the family Canidae
- a canine tooth
canine
/ ′ī /
Adjective
- Characteristic of or resembling dogs, wolves, or related animals.
- Relating to any of the four pointed teeth located behind the incisors in most mammals. In carnivores, the canine teeth are adapted for cutting and tearing meat.
Noun
- A canine tooth.
Other yvlog Forms
- ·Ծ··ٲ [key-, nin, -i-tee], noun
- p·nԱ adjective noun
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of canine1
Example Sentences
The mining rescue brigade has also deployed its canine unit.
Thousands of canines take part in Crufts every March, with owners hoping to win the ultimate title Best in Show, which comes with a cash prize and a trophy.
Armed with this knowledge — and help from a canine search-and-rescue group — the DeGeorgeys found the remains for both of their colleague’s parents.
After reaching the final three years in a row, Monty beat more than 2,500 canines to become the first giant schnauzer to take home the show's top prize.
The canine rises up on its hind legs in an almost prayer-like pose that fuses desire and fealty.
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