cynanthropy en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined based on Ancient Greek κύων (kúōn, “dog”) and ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “man; human”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A delusion in which a person believes he or she is transformed into a dog.
- (uncountable) A shape-shifting ability between human and canine forms.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kynanthropy | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
cynanthropic · galeanthropy · lycanthropy · cynanthrope
Translations (4)
fr cynanthropie (delusion where one believes they are a dog) · ru кинантро́пия (delusion where one believes they are a dog) · el κυνανθρωπία (delusion where one believes they are a dog) · ms kinantropi (delusion where one believes they are a dog)