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feral

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/ˈfɛrəl/ · fer-al

In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

ایک وحشی حالت میں، خاص طور پر جب قید یا پالتو ہونے کے بعد آزاد ہو جائے۔

وحشی

wihshi

Synonyms

savagewilduntamedشریرخطرناکبے لگام

Antonyms

domesticatedtamecivilizedپالتوگھریلومہذب

Common Collocations

  • feral cats
  • feral dogs
  • feral nature

Example Sentences

Feral cats often hunt in packs and are very resourceful.

وحشی بلیاں اکثر گروہوں میں شکار کرتی ہیں اور بہت ہنر مند ہوتی ہیں۔

Wihshi biliyan aksar grouhon mein shikar karti hain aur bohot hunar mand hoti hain.

The feral landscape was beautifully untamed and wild.

وحشی منظر نامہ خوبصورتی سے بے لگام اور جنگلی تھا۔

Wihshi manzar nama khoobsurati se be-lagaam aur jangli tha.

Feral animals can pose a danger to local wildlife.

وحشی جانور مقامی جنگلی حیات کے لیے خطرہ بن سکتے ہیں۔

Wihshi janwar maqami jangli hayat ke liye khatra ban sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

feral vs. ferocious:While both terms refer to wildness, 'feral' specifically indicates animals that are untamed or wild after being domesticated, whereas 'ferocious' refers to a vicious or aggressive behavior.

Word Family

ferality
nounوحشت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'feral' as related to 'fearless' animals that roam free.

Imagine a wild cat prowling through the forest, representing its feral nature.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "feralis" — of the dead, wild

First known use: 15th century

The term 'feral' has its roots in the Latin word 'feralis', which referred to the wild or untamed nature of animals and has evolved over time to describe animals that have returned to a wild state.