adjective
- relating to or resembling dogs
noun
- a pointed tooth next to the incisors
- a dog or member of the dog family
Usage: formal
Examples
- The veterinarian specializes in canine medicine.
- She has excellent canine training skills.
- The dentist examined my canine teeth.
- His canines were sharp and prominent.
- The wolf is a wild canine.
- Police canines are trained to detect drugs.
- Canine behavior varies by breed.