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theriomorphic

or the·ri·o·mor·phous

[ theer-ee-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

  1. (of deities) thought of or represented as having the form of beasts.


theriomorphic

/ ˌθɪərɪəʊˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

  1. (esp of a deity) possessing or depicted in the form of a beast
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈtherioˌmorph, noun
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Other Words From

  • theri·o·morph noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of theriomorphic1

1880–85; < Greek thēriómorph ( os ) beast-shaped ( thērío ( n ) wild beast + -morphos -morphous ) + -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of theriomorphic1

C19: from Greek thēriomorphos, from thērion wild animal + morphē shape
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Example Sentences

The zoo-morphic or theriomorphic mythologies and creeds are nowhere more vivacious than in America.

It is not to be expected that many, if any, remains of a theriomorphic character should cling to a goddess so abstract as Aditi.

The Algonkins, however, thought otherwise, and the myth itself suggests a theriomorphic earth-maker.

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