how to pronounce feral
/ˈfɛɹəl/
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feral is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of feral in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… surrounded by feral cats and rogue …”
meanings of feral
noun:
- A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle.
- A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.
- A character in furry art or literature which has the physical characteristics (body) of a regular animal (typically quadripedal), that may or may not be able to communicate with humans or anthros (contrasts anthro).
- A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.
adjective:
- Wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild.
- Contemptible, unruly, misbehaved.
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