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animal
an·i·mal
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 /ˈænəməl/  noun  ,  pl   -mals [  count  ]
  1 : a living thing that is not a human being or plant
   people and animals
   the animals in the zoo
   the plants and animals of the forest
   She loves all kinds of animals.
   pigs, chickens, and other farm animals [=animals that live on a farm]
  — often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)
   the plants, birds, and animals of the forest
   furry little animals
   wild/domestic animals
  see also pack animal, stuffed animal
  2 : any living thing that is not a plant
   Fish, birds, insects, reptiles, mammals, and human beings are all animals.
   Dogs, like humans, are social animals. [=animals that live in groups]
   studying the habits of the human animal [=the habits of human beings; the habits of people in general]
  3 : a person who behaves in a wild, aggressive, or unpleasant way
   He's a real animal.
   You're all behaving like a bunch of animals.
  — see also party animal
  4 somewhat informal : a person or thing of a particular kind
   You want someone who will love you and give you everything you want but ask nothing in return? Let's face it, there's no such animal! [=there is no person who will do that]
   Everyone wants a computer that always works perfectly, but there's no such animal.
   The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today. [=it's very/completely different today]
   His wife has always been a political animal. [=has always been very interested in politics]
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  adj  
  1 always used before a noun
  1 a : of or relating to animals
   studying animal behavior
   several different plant and animal species
   the other members of the animal kingdom [=a basic group of living things that includes all animals]
   She's a supporter of animal rights. [=she believes that all animals should be treated in a fair and kind way]
  1 b : coming from the bodies of animals
   animal cells/bones/fat/skin
   milk, meat, and other animal products
  2 : of or relating to the body and not to the mind
   Their attraction was animal [=physical] rather than intellectual or spiritual.
   animal instincts/passion/desires
   People were shocked by the animal brutality of the attack.
  ◇ Animal magnetism is a strong physical or sexual attractiveness.
   Women were drawn to his animal magnetism. [=sex appeal]