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vulpine

The correct spelling is vulpine.

How to pronounce vulpine

/ˈvʌlpaɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈvʌlpaɪn/

Say it like: Vul-pin-e

The correct spelling is vulpine. Any of certain canids called foxes (including the true foxes, the arctic fox and the grey fox); distinguished from the canines, which are regarded as similar to the dog and wolf.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of certain canids called foxes (including the true foxes, the arctic fox and the grey fox); distinguished from the canines, which are regarded as similar to the dog and wolf.
  2. 2.A person considered vulpine (cunning); a fox.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to a fox.
  2. 2.Having the characteristics of a fox, foxlike; cunning.

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