Chapter 16 Flashcards
1
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FELIS
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L. cat
2
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feline
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n. A member of the family of cats, lions, tigers, and jaguars.
adj. Belonging to the cat family; having characteristics of a cat, such as gracefulness and independence.
3
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LEO, LEONIS
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L. lion
4
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LEON
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G. lion
5
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leonine
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Pertaining to a lion; having characteristics of a lion, such as fierceness and majesty.
6
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lionize
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To regard or treat a person as a celebrity.
7
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PISCIS
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L. fish
8
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piscine
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Typical of fish
9
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PORCUS
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L. swine. pig. hog
10
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porcine
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Pertaining to or resembling a pig.
11
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SERPENS, SERPENTIS
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L. serpent. snake.
12
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serpentine
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- Resembling a serpent in form or movement; sinuous; winding.
- Having qualities of a serpent; subtle, sly, sometimes even evil.
13
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SIMIA
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L. monkey. ape.
14
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simian
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adj. Pertaining to or resembling an ape or monkey.
n. An ape or monkey.
15
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URSA
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L. bear
