galeanthropy
noun/ɡæliˈænθɹəpi/US
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γαλῆ (galê), a contracted form of γαλέη (galéē, “weasel”) + ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “humanity”).
- derived from γαλῆ
Definitions
A mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in…
A mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits.
- "That is the most interesting delusion I've come across since reading up on galeanthropy," said Sophie. […] / "What's galeanthropy?" I asked. / Sophie said, "It's the delusion that you've been turned into a cat."
- Meanwhile his frau made loud mewling and scratching noises in the hallway beyond, deep in the throes of advanced galeanthropy.
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