FERAL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

wild and menacing

Example: a pack of feral dogs

Synonyms

Savage, Feral, Ferine

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "feral" comes from Latin ferus, which was borrowed from Late Latin ferālis, which was borrowed from Middle French féral.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Feral