animals

an-i-mals · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "animal"; more than one living organism that feeds on organic matter.

  2. 2.

    Living creatures as a group, especially mammals.

  3. 3.

    People behaving in an uncivilized manner (informal).

Related words

Antonyms: flora, plants
See also: animal, creatures, fauna, wildlife
Synonyms: beasts, creatures, fauna, wildlife

Etymology

From Latin animalis ("having breath, living"), from anima ("breath, soul, life"). The English plural is formed by adding "-s."