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theriomorphic
or the·ri·o·mor·phous
[ theer-ee-uh-mawr-fik ]
adjective
- (of deities) thought of or represented as having the form of beasts.
theriomorphic
/ ˌθɪərɪəʊˈmɔːfɪk /
adjective
- (esp of a deity) possessing or depicted in the form of a beast
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Derived Forms
- ˈtherioˌmorph, noun
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Other Words From
- theri·o·morph noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of theriomorphic1
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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.
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It is not to be expected that many, if any, remains of a theriomorphic character should cling to a goddess so abstract as Aditi.
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The Algonkins, however, thought otherwise, and the myth itself suggests a theriomorphic earth-maker.
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