lusus naturae

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Noun lusus naturae has 1 sense

freak, monster, monstrosity, lusus naturae - a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
--₁ is a kind of mutant, mutation, variation, sport
--₁ has particulars: leviathan

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Lusus Naturae

Noun

Sense: An abnormal or freakish creature or phenomenon, often used to refer to a genetic mutation.

Example sentence: The two-headed cat was considered a lusus naturae, captivating everyone who saw it.

Adjective

Sense: Freakish or abnormal, outside the usual patterns of nature.

Example sentence: The lusus naturae tree had twisted branches and leaves of unusual shapes.

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