FERAL


Meaning of FERAL in English

[ 'fɛr(ə)l , 'fɪə- ]

■ adjective

1》 (of an animal or plant) in a wild state, especially after having been domesticated or cultivated.

2》 resembling a wild animal: a ~ snarl.

Origin

C17: from L. fera 'wild animal' + -al .

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