"semiferal" meaning in English

See semiferal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + feral. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|feral}} semi- + feral Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semiferal (not comparable)
  1. Partly feral. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: semi-feral

Alternative forms

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