Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗A domesticated (non-human) animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans. · A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly. · A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle. · A furry character in art or literature which has the appearance of a regular animal (typically quadrupedal), that may or may not be able to communicate with humans or "anthros".
Wild; untamed. · Of an animal, wild but descended from domestic or captive ancestors; thus, in the wild, although not necessarily of the wild type. · Having the characteristics of an animal; animal-like. · Of a person, contemptible; unruly; misbehaved.
From Latin fera (“wild beast”, noun) + -al or Latin ferus (“wild; savage; cruel”, adjective) + -al. Alternatively, borrowed from Middle French féral or Late Latin ferālis.
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