FERAE


Meaning of FERAE in English

ˈfeˌrī; ˈfeˌrē, ˈfiˌ- noun plural

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, wild animals, from feminine plural of ferus, adjective, wild — more at fierce

1. in some classifications : a subdivision of Mammalia coextensive with Carnivora

2. in some former classifications : a subdivision of Mammalia comprising Carnivora together with a varied assemblage of chiefly carnivorous marsupials, bats, insectivores, rodents, and primates

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