a. [ L. felinus, fr. feles, felis, cat, prob. orig., the fruitful: cf. F. félin. See Fetus. ] 1. (Zool.) Catlike; of or pertaining to the genus Felis, or family Felidæ; as, the feline race; feline voracity. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Characteristic of cats; sly; stealthy; treacherous; as, a feline nature; feline manners. [ 1913 Webster ]