Definition of canine
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
[Middle English, from Latin (dens) caninus canine tooth]
: a conical pointed tooth
especially
: one situated between the lateral incisor and the first premolar — see tooth illustration
canine
adjectiveDefinition of canine (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or resembling that of a dog
canine loyalty
2
: of or relating to dogs or to the family (Canidae) including the canids
canine diseases
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The first known use of canine was in the 15th century
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