Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feral
Adjective
/ˈfɛr.əl/
Definition
Existing in a natural state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.
Examples
- The feral cat prowled the alley, hunting for food.
- She adopted a feral dog, wild and wary from its days on the streets.
- The feral plants were able to thrive without human intervention.
Meaning
Feral describes animals that have returned to the wild after being domesticated or those that have never been domesticated at all.
Synonyms
- wild
- unchained
- untamed
- uncontrolled
- wild-born
