feline
adjective/ˈfilaɪn/
Frequency rank: #11,484 most common English word
Meaning
relating to cats; cat-like in nature or appearance.
Example sentence
The shelter was full of feline residents, from kittens to older cats.
Synonyms & related words
- catlike
- cat
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