Definition of "feral" in English

adjective

1. Wild; untamed.

   • 1876 Statistical, Descriptive, And Historical Account Of The North-Western Provinces Of India. Allahabad: North-Western Provinces' Government Press 1876. p XIV, Agra Division The spotted deer, in a truly feral state, has very much the same distribution in Bundelkhand as the sambar, but it is more numerous.

noun

1. A domesticated (non-human) animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.

2. (Australia, colloquial) A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.

3. (Australia, colloquial) A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle.

4. (furry fandom) A furry character in art or literature which has the appearance of a regular animal (typically quadrupedal), that may or may not be able to communicate with humans or "anthros".

   • The story is about a group of ferals which have to explore the ruins of society after the humans die out.

adjective

1. Deadly, fatal.

2. Of or pertaining to the dead, funereal.

noun

1. Misspelling of ferrule.