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- [vuhl-pahyn, -pin]
- /ˈvʌl paɪn, -pɪn/
- /ˈvʌl.paɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuhl-pahyn, -pin]
- /ˈvʌl paɪn, -pɪn/
Definitions of vulpine word
- adjective vulpine of or resembling a fox. 1
- adjective vulpine cunning or crafty. 1
- adjective vulpine of, relating to, or resembling a fox 0
- adjective vulpine possessing the characteristics often attributed to foxes; crafty, clever, etc 0
- adjective vulpine of or like a fox or foxes 0
- adjective vulpine clever, cunning, etc. 0
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Origin of vulpine
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin vulpīnus, equivalent to vulp(ēs) fox + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Vulpine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vulpine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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vulpine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vulpine
adj vulpine
adjective vulpine
- foxlike — any of several carnivores of the dog family, especially those of the genus Vulpes, smaller than wolves, having a pointed, slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail.
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