Synonyms for Animals:
- creature, beast, living being, organism, fauna, wildlife, mammal, vertebrate, invertebrate, pet, wild, terrestrial, aquatic, domesticated, species
Etymology and Definitions:
- Early 1400s for "any living creature" including humans, from Latin meaning "living being, being which breathes," related to word for "breath, soul."
- Drove out older word beast
- One of lower animals distinguished from humans
Options for Synonyms:
- beast, creature, mammal, fauna, critter, vertebrate, quadruped, beast of burden, wild animal, carnivore, herbivore
Usage of Synonyms:
- Synonyms and similar words: friend, brute, beast
Fish Breeding:
- A fish hatchery is a place for breeding, hatching fish
- Fish farming propagates aquatic plants and animals
Animal Relationships:
- A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals.
- Nature-related names like Newgate, gaol, penitentiary; soothing, calming, relaxing, peaceful, comforting
- A wild person is called an animal
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