canine

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Pronunciation
/kəˈnaɪn/
/kəˈnaɪn/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae.

2 Definition

Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like.

3 Definition

In heterodont mammals, the pointy tooth between the incisors and the premolars; a cuspid.

4 Definition

A king and a nine as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em due to phonetic similarity.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.

2 Definition

Dog-like.

3 Definition

Of or pertaining to mammalian teeth which are cuspids or fangs.

4 Definition

Of an appetite: depraved or inordinate; used to describe eating disorders.