galeanthropy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits.

Pronunciation

/ɡæliˈænθɹəpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-galeanthropy.wav

Word forms

galeanthropy

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γαλῆ (galê), a contracted form of γαλέη (galéē, “weasel”) + ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “humanity”).

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