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Definition of ferox

ferox

/ˈfɛr.ɑːks/
fe · rox
Plural:ferox
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ferox Lexical Profile

ferox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A large, highly predatory variety of brown trout (Salmo trutta, sometimes classified as Salmo ferox) native to the deep, glacially formed lakes of Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the British Isles.

Example

"The seasoned angler spent the entire afternoon trolling the deep, cold waters of Loch Ness in hopes of landing a massive ferox."

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• Nearby Words

ferociously
ferociousness
ferocity
ferox
ferret
ferris
ferrous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'ferox', meaning 'fierce' or 'wild'. In English, it was adopted in the 19th century as a specific noun to describe a highly predatory lineage of British Isles trout.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ferox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ferox
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