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.