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vulpine

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vulpine

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Main Entry: vul·pine

Pronunciation: \ˈvəl-ˌpīn\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin vulpinus, from vulpes fox; perhaps akin to Greek alōpēx fox — more at alopecia

Date: 15th century

1 : of, relating to, or resembling a fox
2 : foxy, crafty <a vulpine smile> <vulpine charms>

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