"theta-delta" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: theta-deltas [plural]
Etymology: From the first character of θηρίον (thēríon) ("wild beast"), and Δ (delta), mathematical symbol for change. Etymology templates: {{m|grc|θηρίον}} θηρίον (thēríon) Head templates: {{en-noun}} theta-delta (plural theta-deltas)
  1. (fandom slang, otherkin subculture) A symbol, depicting the uppercase Greek letter theta interwoven with a delta, that represents therianthropy and otherkinity. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Culture, Otherkin Synonyms: theta delta

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