galeanthropy

/ɡæliˈænθɹəpi/

galeanthropy means the mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

galeanthropy is pronounced /ɡæliˈænθɹəpi/.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γαλῆ (galê), a contracted form of γαλέη (galéē, “weasel”) + ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “humanity”).

noun

The mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits.“"That is the most interesting delusion I've come across since reading up on galeanthropy," said Sophie. […] / "What's galeanthropy?" I asked. / Sophie said, "It's the delusion that you've been turned into a cat."”