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therian

therian: 1. adjective

Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria

2. noun

Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria; the placental and marsupial mammals

Therian — in the English language has two distinct definitions: * In taxonomy, the term refers to a member of the Mammalia subclass Theria , consisting of marsupial and placental mammals.* A therian may also be a member of the contemporary subculture of… … Wikipedia
therian — noun Etymology: New Latin Theria, from Greek thēria, plural of therion wild animal more at treacle Date: 1962 any of a subclass (Theria) of mammals comprising the marsupials and the placental mammals • therian adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
therian — /thear ee euhn/, adj. 1. (in some classification systems) belonging or pertaining to the group Theria, comprising the marsupial and placental mammals and their extinct ancestors. n. 2. a therian animal. [ < NL Theri(a) name of the group ( < Gk… … Universalium
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