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- [key-nahyn]
- /ˈkeɪ naɪn/
- /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/
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- [key-nahyn]
- /ˈkeɪ naɪn/
Definitions of canines word
- adjective canines of or like a dog; relating to or characteristic of dogs: canine loyalty. 1
- adjective canines Anatomy, Zoology. of or relating to the four pointed teeth, especially prominent in dogs, situated one on each side of each jaw, next to the incisors. 1
- noun canines a canid, or member of the dog family Canidae. 1
- noun canines a dog. 1
- noun canines a canine tooth; cuspid. 1
- noun canines Plural form of canine. 1
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Origin of canines
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English canine canine tooth (< Middle French) < Latin canīnus, equivalent to can(is) dog + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Canines
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canines popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
canines usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canines
noun canines
- dogs — a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.
- curs — a mongrel dog, especially a worthless or unfriendly one.
- hounds — Nautical. either of a pair of fore-and-aft members at the lower end of the head of a mast, for supporting the trestletrees, that support an upper mast at its heel. Compare cheek (def 12).
- wolves — plural of wolf.
Top questions with canines
- why are dogs called canines?
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