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Anatine

An′a-tine

,
Adj.
[L.
anatinus
, fr.
anas
,
anatis
, a duck.]
(Zool.)
Of or pertaining to the ducks; ducklike.

Definition 2024

anatine

anatine

English

Adjective

anatine ‎(comparative more anatine, superlative most anatine)

  1. (zoology) Being of the family Anatidae, comprising the swans, geese, and ducks.
  2. Pertaining to or resembling a duck; ducklike.

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Latin

Adjective

anatīne

  1. vocative masculine singular of anatīnus

Etymology

From Latin anatīnus, from anas, anatis ‎(“a duck”) + -inus ‎(“-ine”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈa.nə.tʌɪn/

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