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canine

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/kɐ.ˈni.nu/ca·ni·no

Definitions

2
1

Of, relating to, or resembling a dog or dogs.

Usage examples

Canine intelligence varies greatly between breeds.
She works with canine rescue organizations.

Common combinations

canine speciescanine behaviorcanine tooth
2

A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food.

Usage examples

The dentist said his canines were perfectly aligned.
The vampire's fangs were exaggerated canines.