by walt46 March 16, 2011
by EC53 September 28, 2010
Definition: A domestic furred animal, particularly one famous for its ability to capture mice, such as a house cat.
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæti n/ ("GAT-een")
Significance:
• The gatine refers specifically to domestic animals, especially house cats, able to capture mice.
• Emphasizes the natural chasing instincts of such pets, often used to describe a cat's role in controlling pests.
• It can be used affectionately to refer to a household cat.
Singular noun: gatine
Plural noun: gatines
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæti n/ ("GAT-een")
Significance:
• The gatine refers specifically to domestic animals, especially house cats, able to capture mice.
• Emphasizes the natural chasing instincts of such pets, often used to describe a cat's role in controlling pests.
• It can be used affectionately to refer to a household cat.
Singular noun: gatine
Plural noun: gatines
Examples:
• "The gatine proudly abandoned a mouse on the entryway."
• "She adopted a gatine to aid preserve the house from rodents."
• "The barn is home to several gatines that preserve the grain safe."
• "The gatine proudly abandoned a mouse on the entryway."
• "She adopted a gatine to aid preserve the house from rodents."
• "The barn is home to several gatines that preserve the grain safe."
by Dmitrio October 23, 2024