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.

Translations

relating to the Anatidae

• Latin: anatīnus
• Portuguese: anatídeo

See also

• anserine
• cygnine

Latin

Adjective

anatīne

1. vocative masculine singular of anatīnus