adj
canine
KAY-nyn
adj
1
Relating to or resembling dogs.
"The vet specializes in canine health."
noun
1
A dog, or an animal in the dog family.
"The shelter houses about thirty canines at any given time."
2
One of the pointed teeth located between the incisors and premolars.
"The dentist pointed out a chip in her upper canine."
How to Use Canine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with dogs, or a dog itself; also the name for the pointy "fang" teeth.
Common pairings
canine teeth
canine companion
canine unit (police dogs)
Word Forms
canines plural
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Etymology
From Latin caninus, "of dogs," from canis, "dog."