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theriomorphic

(t̸hir′ē ō môr′fik)

adjective

conceived of as having the form of an animal: said of certain gods

Origin: < Gr thēriomorphos (see therianthropic & -morph) + -ic

See theriomorphic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Thought of as having the form of a beast. Used of a deity.

Origin:

Origin: Greek thērion

Origin: , diminutive of thēr, wild beast; see theropod

Origin: + -morphic

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