The management and care of farm animals by humans for profit, in which genetic qualities and behaviour, considered to be advantageous to humans, are further developed.

(ethics, social policy) Of or pertaining to the animal liberation movement.

(ethics, social policy) A theorist or activist who is a member of the animal liberation movement.

(ethics, social policy) A social movement dedicated to the advancement of the interests and rights of non-human animals, consisting of theorists and activists.

(archaic) Any of various marine animals resembling flowers, such as sea anemones, hydroids, starfishes, etc.

plural of animal flower

A fine charcoal prepared by calcining bones in a closed vessel; used as a filtering agent in sugar refining, and as an adsorbent and disinfectant.

plural of animal cracker

(idiomatic) Synonym of rare bird / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rare, animal.

plural of moss animal