canine

BrE /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/ AmE /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/

noun / adjective en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B1

an animal that is related to dogs and wolves, such as a dog or wolf

canino (animal), perro, lobo

Collocations canine teeth · canine population

  • The dog is a domesticated canine.

    El perro es un cánido doméstico.

2 RELATING TO DOGS [adjective] B2

relating to or characteristic of dogs

canino (relativo a los perros), relacionado con los perros

Collocations canine behavior · canine training

  • She has a keen interest in canine welfare.

    Ella tiene un gran interés en el bienestar canino.