Therian

//ˈθɪɹ.i.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria, the placental and marsupial mammals.
  2. 2
    Clipping of therianthrope. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria. not-comparable

Etymology

From Theria + -ian. From translingual Theria, from Ancient Greek θηρίον (thēríon, “wild beast”).

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