Latin · suffix
-inus
of or like
Words sharing this root
aquilineCurved like an eagle's beak, especially of a nose.asinineExtremely foolish or stupid.barbarianA person regarded as outside civilized society.bovineBelonging to or characteristic of cattle.byzantineExcessively complicated or hard to understand.canineA member of the dog family, or relating to that family.canineA pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.columbineA flowering plant with backward-pointing spurs on its petals.elephantineVery large and heavy, like an elephant.equineA horse or related animal, or relating to these animals.felineA member of the cat family, or relating to that family.feminineAssociated with women or culturally female qualities.libertineA person who rejects accepted moral or religious restraint.lupineRelating to or resembling a wolf.marineOf the sea and activities conducted there.masculineAssociated with males or conventionally male qualities.paladinA heroic warrior or champion who defends a cause.peregrineA falcon known for its exceptionally fast diving flight.porcineRelating to or resembling pigs.serpentineWinding in a snakelike course.serpentineA usually greenish mineral or rock with a waxy shine.uterineRelating to the womb.vaccinationGiving or receiving a vaccine to help protect against disease.vaccineA preparation that stimulates immunity against a disease.