Lupine

Adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a wolf.

Synonyms: Wolf-like, Wolfish

Antonyms: Non-wolf-like, Non-wolfish

Examples:
  • The lupine howl echoed through the mountains.
  • She had a lupine grin on her face, revealing her mischievous nature.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "lupine" as "wolfine" to remember its association with wolves.
  • Imagine a person with lupine characteristics behaving like a wolf.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "lupine" originates from the Latin word "lupinus," which means "of a wolf."

Historical Usage:

The term "lupine" has been used since the late 18th century to describe anything that is wolf-like or related to wolves.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Lupine in nature"

Explanation:

Describing something that exhibits qualities similar to wolves, such as a wild or untamed behavior.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Using "lupine" interchangeably with "lupin."

Explanation:

"Lupine" refers to something relating to a wolf, while "lupin" refers to a flowering plant from the legume family. These two words are not synonymous and should not be used interchangeably.

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