lupine

Meanings

• noun

  A large, carnivorous or omnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, having a grayish-brown coat, a pronounced snout, and erect ears. Also known as a wolf.

  - "The lupine howled at the moon."
  - "The lupine is the largest member of the Canidae family."

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Synonyms

lupini , ferocious , gluttonous , insatiable , rapacious , voracious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lupine
wolf , dolf , olf , calf

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Variants

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lupin , lupine , lupines , lupins

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lupus' meaning wolf.

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Trivia

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1. The lupine is the largest member of the Canidae family.

2. The lupine is a social animal and lives in packs.

3. The lupine is known for its powerful jaws and sharp teeth.

4. The lupine is a protected species in many countries due to hunting and habitat loss.

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Related Concepts

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1. Canidae: A biological family of the order Carnivora, which includes the lupine and other species such as foxes and coyotes.

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Culture

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In literature, the lupine is often used as a symbol of wildness and untamed nature. In art, it is commonly depicted as a powerful and majestic animal. In music, there are several songs and bands named after the lupine.

How to Memorize "lupine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, grayish-brown animal with a pronounced snout and erect ears. Visualize it howling at the moon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lupine' with 'wolf' and 'wilderness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lupus is a large, gray, howling wolf' to remember the definition of the word.

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