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canine

/kəˈnaɪn/

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noun

Hund, Hundeartige

Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae.

Examples :

"The veterinarian specializes in treating the common ailments of the canine, such as fleas and ear infections. "

Der Tierarzt ist auf die Behandlung der häufigen Beschwerden des Hundes spezialisiert, wie zum Beispiel Flöhe und Ohrenentzündungen.

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noun

Hund, Hundeartige

Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like.

Examples :

"The zoologist studied the different canine species, comparing their hunting behaviors and social structures. "

Der Zoologe untersuchte die verschiedenen Hundeartigen und verglich ihr Jagdverhalten und ihre Sozialstrukturen.

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noun

Eckzahn

In heterodont mammals, the pointy tooth between the incisors and the premolars; a cuspid.

Examples :

"The dentist pointed to the large canine in my dog's mouth, explaining that it was essential for tearing meat. "

Der Zahnarzt zeigte auf den großen Eckzahn im Maul meines Hundes und erklärte, dass er für das Zerreißen von Fleisch unerlässlich sei.

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noun

König und Neun als Starthand in Texas Hold'em

A king and a nine as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em due to phonetic similarity.

Examples :

""He started with a canine, a terrible hand in Texas Hold'em, and had to fold early." "

Er startete mit einem König und einer Neun, einer schrecklichen Starthand in Texas Hold'em, und musste frühzeitig passen.

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adjective

Hunde-

Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.

Examples :

"My neighbor's canine friend barks loudly every morning. "

Der Hunde-Freund meines Nachbarn bellt jeden Morgen laut.

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adjective

Hundeartig

Examples :

"The zookeeper's new assistant had a canine-like enthusiasm for caring for the animals. "

Der neue Assistent des Zookeepers hatte einen hundeartigen Enthusiasmus für die Pflege der Tiere.

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adjective

Reißzahn betreffend

Of or pertaining to mammalian teeth which are cuspids or fangs.

Examples :

"The veterinarian examined the canine teeth of the dog. "

Der Tierarzt untersuchte die Reißzähne des Hundes.

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adjective

Raubgierig, unersättlich

Of an appetite: depraved or inordinate; used to describe eating disorders.

Examples :

"The child's canine appetite for sweets was a concern for his parents. "

Der unersättliche Appetit des Kindes auf Süßigkeiten bereitete seinen Eltern Sorge.

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