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How do you spell Ferocious?

Correct spelling

ferocious

Remember 'fero-CIOUS' - the 'C' comes from Latin ferox meaning fierce

Why is ferocious spelled this way?

From Latin ferox, fierce. FERUS (wild). Something ferocious is wild in its intensity — untamed aggression that respects no restraint.

Common misspellings of ferocious

ferocousferociusferrociousferacious

Example

The ferocious storm unleashed winds that toppled century-old oak trees.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell ferocious?+
The correct spelling is "ferocious". Remember 'fero-CIOUS' - the 'C' comes from Latin ferox meaning fierce
Is it ferocous or ferocious?+
The correct spelling is "ferocious", not "ferocous".

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