Ferae
plural noun
Fe·rae
ˈfeˌrī;
ˈfeˌrē,
ˈfiˌ-
1
in some classifications
: a subdivision of Mammalia coextensive with Carnivora
2
in some former classifications
: a subdivision of Mammalia comprising Carnivora together with a varied assemblage of chiefly carnivorous marsupials, bats, insectivores, rodents, and primates
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“Ferae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ferae. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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