Canine

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Canine:

• Related to Dogs
• The sharp pointed teeth between the incisors and bicuspids

Pronounced as Kay (same as the pronunciation of the alphabet K) + Nine.

Derived from Latin Canis meaning dog.

It is also the root for the word Kennel – a dog’s boarding / breeding place.

Situational Uses:

• His canine (tooth) had to be extracted due to decay, as a result he had an extremely tough time eating food.
• The canine trainer was bitten by a rabid dog.

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