anatine

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈa.nə.tʌɪn/

Adjective edit

anatine (comparative more anatine, superlative most anatine)

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

Translations edit

relating to the Anatidae

Latin: anatīnus
Portuguese: anatídeo

See also edit

Latin edit

Adjective edit

anatīne

vocative masculine singular of anatīnus

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