I. ca ‧ nine 1 /ˈkeɪnaɪn, ˈkæ- $ ˈkeɪ-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: caninus , from canis 'dog' ]
relating to dogs:
canine diseases
her loyal canine friend
II. canine 2 BrE AmE noun [countable]
1 . ( also canine tooth ) one of the four sharp pointed teeth in the front of your mouth
2 . formal a dog