Feline

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfiːlaɪn/
• Rhymes: -iːlaɪn

From Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs ("wildcat, marten").

Full definition of feline

Adjective

1. Of, or pertaining to, the cat.
2. catlike (resembling a cat)

Synonyms

• catly

Substantive use of the adjective feline, from Latin fēlīnus

Noun

1. A cat; member of the cat family Felidae.

Hyponyms

Related terms

• feliform
• felis
• Felix
• felinity
• felinely