theriomorphic
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theriomorphic — [thir΄ē ō môr′fik] adj. [< Gr thēriomorphos (see THERIANTHROPIC & MORPH) + IC] conceived of as having the form of an animal: said of certain gods … English World dictionary
theriomorphic — adjective Etymology: Greek thēriomorphos, from thērion wild animal + morphē form more at treacle Date: 1882 having an animal form < theriomorphic gods > … New Collegiate Dictionary
theriomorphic — theriomorph, n. /thear ee euh mawr fik/, adj. (of deities) thought of or represented as having the form of beasts. Also, theriomorphous. [1880 85; < Gk theriómorph(os) beast shaped (therío(n) wild beast + morphos MORPHOUS) + IC] * * * … Universalium
theriomorphic — [ˌθɪərɪə(ʊ) mɔ:fɪk] adjective (especially of a deity) having an animal form. Origin C19: from Gk thērion wild animal + morph + ic … English new terms dictionary
theriomorphic — the·rio·mor·phic … English syllables
theriomorphic — the•ri•o•mor•phic [[t]ˌθɪər i əˈmɔr fɪk[/t]] also the ri•o•mor′phous adj. (of deities) thought of or represented as having the form of animals • Etymology: 1880–85; < Gk thēriómorph(os) beast shaped (thērío(n) wild beast + morphos morphous) +… … From formal English to slang
theriomorphic — /ˌθɪərioʊˈmɔfɪk/ (say .thearreeoh mawfik) adjective (of deities) conceived or represented as having the form of beasts. Also, theriomorphous. {Greek thēriomorphos having the shape of a wild beast + ic} …
theriomorphic — a. having form of an animal. ♦ theriomorphism, n. such representation of a god. ♦ theriomorphous, a … Dictionary of difficult words
theriomorphic — adj. (esp. of a deity) having an animal form. Etymology: as THERIANTHROPIC + Gk morphe form … Useful english dictionary
religious symbolism and iconography — Introduction respectively, the basic and often complex artistic forms and gestures used as a kind of key to convey religious concepts and the visual, auditory, and kinetic representations of religious ideas and events. Symbolism and… … Universalium
