adj
Uncommon
canine
KAY-nyn
Canine (adj) means relating to or resembling dogs. Example: “The vet specializes in canine health.”
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)
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Etymology
From Latin caninus, "of dogs," from canis, "dog."
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What does “canine” mean?
The word “canine” means relating to or resembling dogs. In plain terms, having to do with dogs, or a dog itself; also the name for the pointy "fang" teeth.
How do you pronounce “canine”?
“Canine” is pronounced KAY-nyn (/ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “canine” in a sentence?
Here is “canine” used in a sentence: “The vet specializes in canine health.”
What part of speech is “canine”?
Depending on how it is used, “canine” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “canine” come from?
The word “canine” comes from Latin. From Latin caninus, "of dogs," from canis, "dog.".
Is “canine” a common word?
“Canine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “canine” have?
“Canine” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or resembling dogs.
