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vulpine

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌlpʌɪn/
Definition of vulpine

adjective

  • relating to a fox or foxes: the thriving vulpine population
  • crafty; cunning:Karl gave a vulpine smile

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin vulpinus, from vulpes 'fox'

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Definition of vulpine in the US English dictionary
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