anatine

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈa.nə.tʌɪn/

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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See also

Latin

Adjective

anatīne

  1. vocative masculine singular of anatīnus
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