wildlife

English

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

noun
Definitions
  • Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:
  • (slang) Members of a college fraternity

Etymology

Compound from English wild + English life.

Origin

English

life

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