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theriomorphic

/theer-ee-uh-mawr-fik/US // ˌθɪər i əˈmɔr fɪk //UK // (ˌθɪərɪəʊˈmɔːfɪk) //

蝾螈型,蝾螈形的,蝾螈形,蝾螈

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : thought of or represented as having the form of beasts.

Examples

  • The zoo-morphic or theriomorphic mythologies and creeds are nowhere more vivacious than in America.

  • It is not to be expected that many, if any, remains of a theriomorphic character should cling to a goddess so abstract as Aditi.

  • The Algonkins, however, thought otherwise, and the myth itself suggests a theriomorphic earth-maker.

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