lusus naturae Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
    monstrosity; freak; monster.

WordNet

Lu"sus na*tu"ræ (Also<
  • Lusus naturae
  • Lusus naturæ
)
Etymology
L., fr. lusus sport + naturae, gen. of natura nature.
Definitions
  1. Sport or freak of nature; a deformed or unnatural production.

Webster 1913