1. adjective ˈkeɪˌnaɪnˈkæˌnaɪn/ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/
a) Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.
We carried the dog round to the yard, and I examined his head. . . . I accepted the care of the canine patient.
b) Dog-like.
In many respects she made me an admirable wife. Her affection for me was canine—positively.
2. noun ˈkeɪˌnaɪnˈkæˌnaɪn/ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/
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