feline

noun

any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws

adjective

of or relating to cats

Roots

felesfel- · Latin · cat

Synonyms for feline

felidn catn catlikeadj kittenn kitling kittyn tabbyadj canineadj pussycatn mousern

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Where does feline come from?

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