theroid

/ ˈθɪərɔɪd /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a beast

Word History and Origins

Origin of theroid¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg