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vulpine
vulpine [ vúl pīn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. typical of fox: typical of or resembling a fox
2. having trait attributed to foxes: having or displaying a trait such as cunning that is commonly associated with foxes
[Early 17th century. < Latin vulpes 'fox']
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