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)
- (zoology) Being of the family Anatidae, comprising the swans, geese, and ducks.
- Pertaining to or resembling a duck; ducklike.
Translations
relating to the Anatidae
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See also
- anserine
- cygnine
Latin
Adjective
anatīne
- vocative masculine singular of anatīnus