The canine is a type of tooth that is sharp and pointed.
It is used for tearing food.
Dogs, wolves, and foxes have canine teeth.
The canines are the pointed teeth of dogs.
Noun:
Singular: canine.
Plural: canines.
Adjective:
Canine: used to describe something that is related to dogs.
Adverb:
Caninally: in a canine manner.
The word "canine" comes from the Latin word "caninus", which means "of or belonging to a dog". The Latin word "caninus" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kwon-, which also means "dog".
What is the canine tooth used for?
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