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animal

ani·mal

UK/ˈænɪməl/ US/ˈanɪməl/ common informal slang
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

of the appetites and passions of the body

  • “animal instincts”
  • “carnal knowledge”
  • “fleshly desire”
  • “a sensual delight in eating”
  • “music is the only sensual pleasure without vice”
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2.

of the nature of or characteristic of or derived from an animal or animals

  • “the animal kingdom”
  • “animal instincts”
  • “animal fats”
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Origin

From Middle English animal, from Old French animal, from Latin animal, a nominal use of the adjective form animāle, neuter of animālis, from anima (“breath, spirit”).

Phrases

  • advice animal
  • ambassador animal
  • animal activist
  • animal African trypanosomiasis
  • animal black
  • animal cabinet
  • animal charcoal
  • animal pole
  • animal spirits
  • animal-assisted therapy
  • animal–industrial complex
  • Wiktionary appendix of terms relating to animals

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