therian

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Definition of therian in English English dictionary

Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria; the placental and marsupial mammals

Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria

{i} class of mammals which bear live young that includes marsupial and placental mammals

Hyphenation

the·ri·an

Etymology

() From Theria Ancient Greek θηρίον (thērion, “wild beast”).