feral

Meanings

• adjective

  Wild and untamed; not domesticated or civilized.

  - "The feral cats in the forest live without human interference."
  - "Some people prefer the taste of feral honey gathered from the wild."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feral
mural , peril , vocal , paleal

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Variants

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feral , ferals

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'ferus' meaning wild or untamed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'feral' is often used in the context of animals that have reverted to a wild state after being domesticated.

2. The feral pig is a wild boar that has reverted to its natural state and is found in various parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. wild: Related to the concept of being untamed or uncivilized.

2. ferocity: The quality of being feral or wild, particularly in terms of aggression or strength.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'feral' is often used to describe wild animals or characters who have reverted to a primitive state. In music, the term is used in the band name Feral and in the song 'Feral' by Within Temptation.

How to Memorize "feral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wild animal in its natural habitat to remember the meaning of feral.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feral' with the idea of something wild and untamed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Feral is for Forest Animals' to remember the meaning.

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