theroid

British

/ ˈθɪərɔɪd /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling a beast

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Etymology

Origin of theroid

C19: from Greek thēroeidēs, from thēr wild animal; see _-oid

Example Sentences

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One class of idiots is justly designated theroid, so brute-like are its members.

From Project Gutenberg

Laycock, Dr., on vital periodicity; theroid nature of idiots.

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Prof. Laycock sums up the character of brute-like idiots by calling them "theroid;" 'Journal of Mental Science,' July 1863.

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