Canines
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of canine, the sharp pointed teeth located between the incisors and premolars in each jaw.
“The dentist examined her canines and noted they were well-formed and healthy.”
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Ends in -INES, contains vowels A, I, and E, a common word whose vowel layout is worth testing early
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