Word of the Day 4.11.09

ferine

fe·rine (fîrn)

adj.

Untamed; feral.

[Latin fernus, from fera, wild animal; see feral.]

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Adj.

1.

ferine – wild and menacing; “a pack of feral dogs”

feral, savage

untamed, wild – in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated; “wild geese”; “edible wild plants”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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