Feracious is a rarely used word that describes something or someone that is voracious or ravenous. The pronunciation of feracious is /fəˈreɪʃəs/ with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "fuh" and the second syllable as "ray". The word has roots in Latin and can also be spelled as "feracious" or "pharisaic". While the word may not be commonly used, it can add a touch of sophistication and variety to one's vocabulary.
The word "feracious" does not have a well-established etymology as it is considered a rare or obsolete term. However, it appears to have derived from the Latin word "ferax", which means "fruitful" or "productive". The suffix "-acious" is often added to words to convey a sense of inclination or tendency, so "feracious" could be interpreted as "inclined towards being fruitful" or "tending to be productive". It is worth noting that "feracious" is not commonly used in contemporary English language, and alternative terms like "fertile" or "productive" are more frequently employed.