Therian
/ˈθɪɹ.i.ən/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria, the placental and marsupial mammals.
- 2 Clipping of therianthrope. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria. not-comparable
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From Theria + -ian. From translingual Theria, from Ancient Greek θηρίον (thēríon, “wild beast”).