canine meaning and definition

CANINE noun

Definition of canine (noun)

1. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
   • synonyms: canine tooth, cuspid, dogtooth, eye tooth, eyetooth
2. any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles
   • synonyms: canid

CANINE adjective

Definition of canine (adjective)

1. of or relating to a pointed conical tooth
   • synonyms: laniary
2. of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae