First Known Use: 1681
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feline
adjective fe·line \ˈfē-ˌlīn\
: of or relating to the cat family
: resembling a cat : like a cat's
Full Definition of FELINE
1
: of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
2
— feline noun
— fe·line·ly adverb
— fe·lin·i·ty \fē-ˈli-nə-tē\ noun
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Origin of FELINE
Latin felinus, from felis
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Rhymes with FELINE
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FELINE Defined for Kids
1feline
adjective fe·line \ˈfē-ˌlīn\
Definition of FELINE for Kids
1
: of or relating to the domestic cat or a related animal (as a lion) <feline anatomy>
2
: like or like that of a cat <feline movements>
2feline
noun
Definition of FELINE for Kids
: cat
Medical Dictionary
feline
adjective fe·line \ˈfē-ˌlīn\
Medical Definition of FELINE
: of, relating to, or affecting cats or the family Felidae
—feline noun
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