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feral

The correct spelling is feral.

How to pronounce feral

/ˈfɛɹəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɛɹəl/

Say it like: Fer-al

The correct spelling is feral. A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans. For example: "The story is about a group of ferals which have to explore the ruins of society after the humans die out."

Usage Examples

The story is about a group of ferals which have to explore the ruins of society after the humans die out.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.
  2. 2.A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.
  3. 3.A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle.
  4. 4.(furry subculture) 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)

adjective

  1. 1.Wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild.
  2. 2.(of a person) Contemptible, unruly, misbehaved.

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