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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Like herding cats

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Like herding cats

Definition

Attempting a difficult, almost impossible task; controlling the uncontrollable.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Felines

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