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anatine

adjective
an·​a·​tine | \ ˈanəˌtīn\

Definition of anatine

: of or belonging to the surface-feeding ducks of Anas and closely related genera

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First Known Use of anatine

1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anatine

Latin anatinus of a duck, from anat-, anas duck + -inus -ine

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