vituline

American

[vich-uh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈvɪtʃ əˌlaɪn, -lɪn /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a calf or veal.

vituline British

/ -lɪn, ˈvɪtjʊˌlaɪn /

adjective

of or resembling a calf or veal

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Etymology

Origin of vituline

1650–60; < Latin vitulīnus, equivalent to vitul ( us ) calf + -īnus -ine ¹

Example Sentences

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The unequal circle of the infant's face, somewhat resembles the inequality of the circumference of your countenance; he has also the vituline or calf-like concavity of the profile of your visage.

From Three Hours after Marriage by Arbuthnot, John

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