galeanthropy

A woman make upmade up to look like a cat for a Halloween party

Meaning

Noun

A mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits.

Origin

From Ancient Greek γαλῆ, a contracted form of γαλέη + ἄνθρωπος.

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