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canine

/kænaɪn/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does canine mean?

adjective, noun

Relating to or characteristic of dogs; a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet or used for guarding or hunting.

Example

"The canine teeth of the predator were razor-sharp."

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