Meaning
feline, cat
- an animal belonging to the cat family (Felidae)
- a domestic cat (more formal or scientific)
In a sentence
Il ghepardo è il felino più veloce del pianeta.
The cheetah is the fastest feline on the planet.
Hai mai visto un grande felino da vicino?
Have you ever seen a big cat up close?
Non tutti i felini sanno arrampicarsi facilmente sugli alberi.
Not all felines can climb trees easily.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| felino | masculine · singular |
| felini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural 'i felini' to refer to wild cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards.
- It also functions as an adjective meaning 'feline' or 'cat-like'.