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>