pantherine en · ADJ
Etymology
From panther + -ine. In the biochemical sense, refers to the Amanita pantherina fungus.
Meanings
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Like a panther, especially in colour; characteristic of a panther.
analyzing what distinguishes the Pantherinae as pantherine
Near-synonym: pantherlike (sometimes synonymous)
the pantherine snake of Brazil
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more pantherine | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pantherine | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |