feline-friendly
|fe-line-friend-ly|
/ˈfiːlaɪn ˈfrɛndli/
suitable for cats
Etymology
'feline-friendly' originates from the combination of 'feline,' which comes from Latin 'felinus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to cats,' and 'friendly,' from Old English 'freondlic,' meaning 'kind and helpful.'
'feline' changed from the Latin word 'felinus' and eventually became the modern English word 'feline.' 'Friendly' evolved from Old English 'freondlic' to its current form.
Initially, 'feline' meant 'pertaining to cats,' and 'friendly' meant 'kind and helpful.' The combined term 'feline-friendly' evolved to mean 'suitable or safe for cats.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable or safe for cats; designed to be accommodating or welcoming to cats.
The new apartment complex is feline-friendly, with plenty of spaces for cats to explore.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 11:47