galeanthropy

noun
/ɡæliˈænθɹəpi/US

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γαλῆ (galê), a contracted form of γαλέη (galéē, “weasel”) + ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “humanity”).

  1. derived from γαλῆ

Definitions

  1. 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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