Meaning of littera canina | Babel Free
[ˈlɪt.tɛ.ra kaˈniː.na]Definitions
the letter R (literally dog's letter, after its trilled pronunciation in Latin)
declension-1
Equivalents
English
dog's letter
Examples
“Vide sis ne maiorum tibi forte limina frigescant: sonat hic de nare canina littera.”
Take care the thresholds of the great don’t grow chilly towards you: this is where you’ll hear the snarl of a dog’s rrrr.
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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