What does vulpine mean?
Vulpine means Pertaining to a fox..
Vulpine
/ˈvʌlpaɪn/ · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to a fox..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to a fox.
- Having the characteristics of a fox; foxlike; cunning.
- Any of certain canids called foxes (including true foxes, arctic foxes and grey foxes), distinguished from canines, which are regarded as similar to dogs and wolves.
- A person considered cunning.
Example Sentences
She dared not raise her eyes above the level of the tea-table, and she almost expected to see a spot of accusing vulpine blood drip down and stain the whiteness of the cloth.
The family Canidae^([sic]) consists of two main subgroups, the vulpines (foxes) and the canines (wolves, coyotes, jackals, and dogs), and some intermediate “fox-dog” forms from South America.
Synonyms for vulpine
Antonyms for vulpine
Related Words
Word Forms
- more vulpine
- most vulpine
- vulpines
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vulpine?
Common synonyms include vulpecular.
What is the opposite of vulpine?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use vulpine in a sentence?
She dared not raise her eyes above the level of the tea-table, and she almost expected to see a spot of accusing vulpine blood drip down and stain the whiteness of the cloth.
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