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The definition of feline is an animal that belongs to the cat family, or has the characteristics of a cat.
(adjective)- An example of feline is a Siamese cat.
- An example of feline is a woman house burglar who is stealth and supple.
A feline is defined as an animal that belongs to the cat family.
(noun)An example of a feline is a lion.
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See feline in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- of a cat or the cat family
- catlike; esp.,
- crafty, sly, stealthy, etc.
- graceful in a sleek way
Origin: L felinus < feles, cat
noun
any animal of the cat family
See feline in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Of or belonging to the family Felidae, which includes the lions, tigers, jaguars, and wild and domestic cats; felid.
- Suggestive of a cat, as in suppleness or stealthiness.
An animal of the family Felidae.
Origin:
Origin: Latin fēlīnus
Origin: or Late Latin fēlīneus
Origin: , both from Latin fēlēs, cat
.Related Forms:
- feˈlineˌly adverb
- feˈlineˌness, fe·linˈi·ty (fĭ-lĭnˈĭ-tē) noun
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