Thursday, October 12, 2023

Word of the Day: Vulpine

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Vulpine
adjective 1. Relating to a fox or foxes.

2. Crafty; cunning.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"My neighbor's new dog has a small, vulpine face and black whiskers."
"When the film's villain was revealed, his expression changed from a smile to a vulpine glare."
"The vulpine rescue rehabilitates foxes that have been injured and returns them to the wild."
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Latin, early 17th century
Why This Word?
"Vulpine" (from the Latin "vulpīnus" for "foxlike") invokes the image of the fox, a diligent predator known for its craftiness. The similar word "lupine" describes a relation to wolves. Even when not referring to the animals specifically, the adjectives invoke the traits associated with wolves and foxes. ...
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