Clan Terminology

General terms

 * Carrionplace - A Twoleg dump in The forest territories that in human language is called the North Allerton Amenity Tip. A part of ShadowClan territory that is a last resource for Fresh Kill in leaf-bare. It is the cause of the Carrionplace Disease.
 * Crowfood or crow-food – A dead prey animal that has begun to rot;[1]  can also be used as an insult[2] (see below).
 * Cutter – A veterinarian, often referred to as one that spays or neuters cats,[3] but this is not always the case.[4]
 * Dirt - Feces.[5]
 * Fresh-kill – A recently killed prey animal caught for the purpose of consumption.[6]  Fresh-kill is hunted by warriors and apprentices, and sometimes elders, and placed on the fresh-kill pile or brought to the elders.[7]  Elders, kits, queens, and sick cats eat first, then warriors and apprentices. Extras stay in the fresh-kill pile.[8]
 * Fourtrees - A place located in the forest territory, where the territory's corners would meet, in which four oaks stood and the Clans would gather in peace every full moon.[9]
 * Gathering – The monthly meeting of all the Clans when the moon is full, at either Fourtrees or the Island. There is a truce on this night, and no fighting is allowed.[10]
 * Greenleaf Twolegplace – A place frequented by Twolegs during summer, such as a resort or camping spot near the lake.[11]
 * Halfbridge – A boat dock; term was first used by Squirrelflight when Brambleclaw's patrol was exploring the new territory in Starlight.[12]
 * Horseplace – A place where horses are kept, such as ranches and stables. Often refers to the Horseplace on WindClan's territory, where cats such as Daisy, Berrynose, Hazeltail, Mousewhisker, and Smoky come from.[13]
 * Hunting Patrol – A group of cats hunting for fresh-kill to bring back for their Clan to eat. May fight if there are trespassers.[14]
 * Kittypet – A domesticated pet cat.[15]
 * Loner – A cat that lives by itself and doesn't defend its territory.[16]
 * Making dirt - Defecating.<sup id="cite_ref-os116_14-1">[15]
 * Monster – A vehicle operated by humans.<sup id="cite_ref-os1275_16-0">[17]  Often described when cats are near Twolegs/the Thunderpath<sup id="cite_ref-os1171_17-0">[18]  Motorboats are sometimes referred to as "water-monsters."<sup id="cite_ref-po698_18-0">[19]
 * Moonpool – The place near the Lake where medicine cats and leaders share tongues with StarClan.<sup id="cite_ref-os6271_19-0">[20]
 * Moonstone – The place in the Forest where medicine cats and leaders shared tongues with StarClan.<sup id="cite_ref-os1167_20-0">[21]
 * Mothermouth - The opening to the cave where the Moonstone is/was located.<sup id="cite_ref-os1182_21-0">[22]
 * Rogue – A usually hostile cat who does not have a permanent home, roams around, and does not care about crossing Clan boundaries.<sup id="cite_ref-os2246_22-0">[23]
 * Sharing tongues – Cats grooming each other while sharing the latest gossip. A cat lies on the ground, talking, while the other grooms their fur, listening.<sup id="cite_ref-os132_23-0">[24]
 * Sharptooth - A term the Tribe of Rushing Water use for cougars.<sup id="cite_ref-np2200_24-0">[25]  They are rarely encountered and more dangerous than eagles.<sup id="cite_ref-dc5207_25-0">[26]  One Sharptooth has made an appearance in Moonrise.<sup id="cite_ref-np22_26-0">[27]
 * She-cat - A female cat.<sup id="cite_ref-os117_27-0">[28]
 * She-kit - A female kit.
 * Silver boulder - A boulder that, when the silver disc is pulled off, holds Twoleg rubbish. To Twolegs, they are just trash cans/bins.<sup id="cite_ref-po6119_28-0">[29]
 * Silverpelt – The large swath of stars in the sky<sup id="cite_ref-os143_29-0">[30]  (believed to be the Milky Way). These stars are a direct representation of StarClan.<sup id="cite_ref-os1269_30-0">[31]
 * Silverthorn - Barbed wire.<sup id="cite_ref-ss327_31-0">[32]
 * Smooth boulder-thing - Twoleg ball.<sup id="cite_ref-om1176_32-0">[33]
 * Snowmelt - A term used to describe slush or dirty, melted snow.<sup id="cite_ref-np18_33-0">[34]
 * Soft boulder - A pillow or cushion.<sup id="cite_ref-po6207_34-0">[35]
 * Sun-drown-place - An ocean to the west of the Clans' territories.<sup id="cite_ref-np1296_35-0">[36]
 * Tree-eater – A bulldozer.<sup id="cite_ref-os130_36-0">[37]
 * Thunderpath – A paved road with an extremely acrid smell that cars often go across.<sup id="cite_ref-os1275_16-1">[17]  Windover Roadseparated ThunderClan and ShadowClan in the original Territories. There is also one in ThunderClan territory by the lake.<sup id="cite_ref-os162_37-0">[38]
 * Tom/tomcat - A male cat.<sup id="cite_ref-os12_38-0">[39]
 * Tom-kit- a male kit.
 * Twoleg – A human.<sup id="cite_ref-os117_27-1">[28]
 * Twoleg kit – A human child.<sup id="cite_ref-om1178_39-0">[40]
 * Twoleg nest – A human's house.<sup id="cite_ref-os120_40-0">[41]
 * Twolegplace – A town, city, or village where Twolegs live.<sup id="cite_ref-os158_41-0">[42]

Time terms

 * Newleaf - The season of spring.<sup id="cite_ref-os121_42-0">[43]
 * Greenleaf - The season of summer.<sup id="cite_ref-os170_43-0">[44]
 * Leaf-fall - The season of autumn or fall.<sup id="cite_ref-os1201_44-0">[45]
 * Leaf-bare - The season of winter.<sup id="cite_ref-os1275_16-2">[17]
 * Moon - The time between one full moon and the next, spanning about 29 days, a month.<sup id="cite_ref-os1275_16-3">[17] <sup id="cite_ref-os160_9-1">[10]
 * Moonhigh - When the moon is the highest in the sky; about midnight.<sup id="cite_ref-os296_45-0">[46]
 * Moonrise - The time when the moon rises.<sup id="cite_ref-os198_46-0">[47]
 * Half-moon - About two weeks, half a month.<sup id="cite_ref-os3261_47-0">[48]
 * Quarter-moon - About a week.<sup id="cite_ref-os3316_48-0">[49]
 * Sunhigh - The point during the day when the sun is highest in the sky; noon.<sup id="cite_ref-os131_49-0">[50]
 * Sunrise - One day in cat time (i.e. One sunrise ago).<sup id="cite_ref-os338_50-0">[51]
 * Season - A quarter of a year in cat time. Four seasons equal a year.<sup id="cite_ref-os14_51-0">[52]
 * Heartbeat - A split second.<sup id="cite_ref-os189_52-0">[53]
 * Claw-moon - When the moon resembles the shape of an unsheathed claw, equivalent to crescent moon.<sup id="cite_ref-cp225_53-0">[54]
 * Sundown - Dusk.<sup id="cite_ref-rp327_54-0">[55]
 * Sunup - Dawn.<sup id="cite_ref-rp327_54-1">[55]  However, Dawn is still used for example in the phrase "Dawn Patrol."

Distance terms

 * Fox-length - About the length of a fox; approximately a yard. (80 cm)<sup id="cite_ref-os283_55-0">[56]
 * Kittenstep or kitstep - About the length of kit's step; approximately an inch or a half inch. (1.25-2.5 cm)<sup id="cite_ref-os1241_56-0">[57]
 * Tail-length - About the length of a cat's tail; approximately a foot. (30 cm)<sup id="cite_ref-os362_57-0">[58]
 * Rabbit hop or rabbit length - About a foot and a half away. (45 cm)<sup id="cite_ref-os1216_58-0">[59]
 * Mouse-length - About two or three inches. (5-7.5 cm)<sup id="cite_ref-os186_0-1">[1]
 * Pawstep - About the length of a grown cat's step, roughly six inches. (15 cm)<sup id="cite_ref-os344_59-0">[60]
 * Tree-length - About the length of a tree; around 40 to 50 feet. (15 m)<sup id="cite_ref-om2162_60-0">[61]

Insults, exclamations, & phrases

 * As easy as swallowing a minnow - A phrase used to indicate easiness of the task.<sup id="cite_ref-cp268_61-0">[62]
 * As much use as a dead fox - A (harsh) insult, meaning the recipient is useless.<sup id="cite_ref-os6276_62-0">[63]
 * Bees in your brain - An exclamation meaning confusion or a cat not making sense. (i.e., You've got bees in your brain!)<sup id="cite_ref-np1227_63-0">[64]
 * Buzzardfood- Alternative of crowfood, used before the start of the Clans. Used in The Sun Trail.<sup id="cite_ref-dc168_64-0">[65] 
 * Chickfeed- Alternative of crowfood, used before the start of the Clans. Used in The Sun Trail.<sup id="cite_ref-dc173_65-0">[66]
 * Cleanpaw- An (scornful) insult used for someone who sticks to the rules closely. <sup id="cite_ref-vs2101_66-0">[67]
 * Crowfood - A (harsh) insult comparing the recipient to rotting prey animals (as in I'll turn you into crowfood!), or suggesting that they eat it (as in crowfood-eater).<sup id="cite_ref-os3289_1-1">[2]
 * (You're) crazier than a fox in a fit! - An insult used when a cat (or cats) are acting crazy. Another variation uses "madder" instead of "crazier." Lionblaze uses this to describe Ashfur.<sup id="cite_ref-po37_67-0">[68]
 * Doesn't matter a whisker/Doesn't catch so much as a whisker - An exclamation meaning the cat does not care, (i.e. it didn't matter a whisker that she didn't share their beliefs) similar to I don't give a mousetail. Or saying that a patrol didn't catch anything.<sup id="cite_ref-np115_68-0">[69]
 * Dormouse - An expression or exclamation used against a cat who sleeps a lot. Foxpaw is called this by Sandstorm in Eclipse.<sup id="cite_ref-po4146_69-0">[70]
 * Drypaw - A cat that dislikes getting wet, usually used in RiverClan.<sup id="cite_ref-app_70-0">[71]
 * Dungface- An (harsh) insult used in Thunder Rising.<sup id="cite_ref-dc251_71-0">[72]
 * Like LionClan/TigerClan - An expression stating that a cat does something very fiercely or well.<sup id="cite_ref-os1152_72-0">[73]
 * Featherbrain - A term used by WindClan cats, equivalent to mouse-brain.<sup id="cite_ref-mfvchapter_2_73-0">[74]
 * Fishface, fishfur or fish-breath - An insult used against RiverClan warriors, mainly appears in Bluestar's Prophecy.<sup id="cite_ref-bp301_74-0">[75]
 * Flea-brain - A (friendly, yet harsh) insult. Severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone. [source?]|undefined
 * Foxbreath - An insult used in Beyond the Code<sup id="cite_ref-ss216_75-0">[76]
 * Fox-dung - A (harsh) insult comparing the recipient to fox feces. Also used as an exclamation. (as in That's fox-dung!)<sup id="cite_ref-os6137_76-0">[77]
 * Fox-hearted - An insult meaning cruel, cold-hearted, or evil (as in fox-hearted Twolegs).<sup id="cite_ref-po4116_77-0">[78]
 * Frog-dung - Same as fox-dung, except it's often used in RiverClan. Used in Crookedstar's Promise.<sup id="cite_ref-om4117_78-0">[79]
 * Furball - A (friendly, yet harsh) insult. Severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone.<sup id="cite_ref-om4121_79-0">[80]
 * Fuzz-brain - A (friendly, but harsh) insult. Severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone. Used in The Sun Trail by Gray Wing when Jagged Peak leaves the mountain cave.<sup id="cite_ref-dc1chapter_6_80-0">[81]
 * Great StarClan! - An exclamation used to signify extreme surprise or anger. Similar to Oh my god! in usage and to the fact that they both have mention of a higher force.<sup id="cite_ref-os394_81-0">[82]
 * Hare-dung - Used as an exclamation, similar to "mouse-dung". Somewhat like "Darn it!" Used in The Sun Trail. <sup id="cite_ref-dc1108_82-0">[83]
 * When hedgehogs will fly - An exclamation style statement that shows disbelief that a certain event will likely occur (as in That will happen when hedgehogs fly), used in many variations. Somewhat like the human phrase, When pigs fly!<sup id="cite_ref-os3111_83-0">[84]
 * How in Silverpelt? - An exclamation used meaning "How in the world?" Used in The Sight.<sup id="cite_ref-po154_84-0">[85]
 * I don't give a mousetail/They wouldn't give a mousetail - An exclamation meaning that the cat does not care. Another variation is I would ____ for a couple of mousetails meaning that they are willing to do the inserted action for no real reward. Can also mean that a cat would be stingy enough not to share a mousetail.<sup id="cite_ref-np225_85-0">[86]
 * I'd have shredded you into mousedust! - to gravely injure, rip to shreds. Similar to mousemeat. Used by Yellowfang in Into the Wild while intimidating Firepaw.<sup id="cite_ref-os184_86-0">[87]
 * In all the stars - an exclamation. Used by Willow Tail when she sees Moth Flight carrying plants.<sup id="cite_ref-mfv18_87-0">[88]
 * It's better to scare away a mouse than welcome a badger - An old nursery saying that means that it's better to scare away a friendly cat than welcome a not-so-friendly cat. Used by Cloudtail in Dark Riverwhen an apprentice almost scared Mothwing away.
 * Make dirt - to use the bathroom, or the dirtplace in warrior terms.<sup id="cite_ref-os594_88-0">[89]
 * May StarClan light your path/Banish all the fleas from your nest - A friendly term used to tell others they wish them well.<sup id="cite_ref-os333_89-0">[90]
 * May the Sun warm your back and the fish leap into your paws- A blessing used in RiverClan used to wish good dreams or, in some instances, to say farewell to a dead cat.<sup id="cite_ref-mo12_90-0">[91]
 * May you find good hunting, swift running, and shelter when you sleep- An ancient farewell used by all the Clans, to say goodbye to loved ones on their way to StarClan.<sup id="cite_ref-ys353_91-0">[92]
 * Minnow-brain - An insult that is friendly but harsh. A RiverClan version of mouse-brain. Used by Curlkit in Mistystar's Omen.<sup id="cite_ref-mochapter_6_92-0">[93]
 * Mouse-brain - A (friendly yet harsh) insult. Severity of the insult is almost always decided by tone.<sup id="cite_ref-os3104_93-0">[94]
 * Mouse-dung - A (somewhat harsh) insult comparing the recipient to mouse feces. Also used as an exclamation (as in Mouse-dung! That can't be right!). Somewhat like "Darn it!"<sup id="cite_ref-os334_94-0">[95]
 * Mouse-hearted - An insult that describes one who is cowardly.<sup id="cite_ref-om319_95-0">[96]
 * Mousefodder - An insult describing that the cat is worthless or a kittypet. Used by Yellowfang in Into the Wild to Firepaw after realizing he was a kittypet.<sup id="cite_ref-os184_86-1">[87]
 * Once a kittypet, always a kittypet! - A harsh phrase used to describe a cat with kittypet roots. Used by Longtail in Into The Wild on Rusty when he was joining ThunderClan.<sup id="cite_ref-os135_96-0">[97]
 * (Only) StarClan knows (what) - Sometimes used to answer a question that is impossible to answer. Similar to "Only god knows what," "Only god knows," and "god knows."<sup id="cite_ref-os4107_97-0">[98]
 * Pain in the tail - An insult meaning a cat is irritating or lazy. Used by Leafstar in SkyClan's Destiny about Harveymoon and Macgyver.<sup id="cite_ref-sd332_98-0">[99]
 * Scaredy-mouse! - A similar expression to scaredy-cat, referring to a cat easily frightened. <sup id="cite_ref-bp38_99-0">[100]
 * Scaredy-sparrow - Same as the term "scaredy-mouse." <sup id="cite_ref-dc1147_100-0">[101]
 * Snake-hearted, or Snake-heart- Similar to the term "fox-hearted," generally used by RiverClan. Used in Crookedstar's Promise.<sup id="cite_ref-cp489_101-0">[102]
 * Snake-tongue - An insult meaning cold or unfair; similar to "fox-hearted" or "snake-hearted", used by ShadowClan in Night Whispers.<sup id="cite_ref-om367_102-0">[103]
 * Sorry catches no prey or Sorry fills no bellies - Means cats can be sorry, but that will not change the past. <sup id="cite_ref-po5259_103-0">[104]
 * StarClan's kits! – An exclamation of surprise or disbelief. Sometimes used as an exclamation if a cat is hurt. Used by Ivypool in Fading Echoes.<sup id="cite_ref-om222_104-0">[105]
 * Tabbies don't change their stripes - means that a cat doesn't change their nature. Equivalent to "a leopard can't change his spots."<sup id="cite_ref-om5130_105-0">[106]
 * Toad-brain - similar to mouse-brain.<sup id="cite_ref-vs142_106-0">[107]
 * What in StarClan's name?- A exclamation similar to "What on earth?" or "What in the world?"<sup id="cite_ref-os574_107-0">[108]
 * That's a load of badger droppings - A harsh exclamation saying that something is nonsense.<sup id="cite_ref-om5296_108-0">[109]
 * Thistles and thorns - Used to describe bad luck (as in: Thistles and thorns! I blew it!); similar to "Darn it" or "mouse-dung."<sup id="cite_ref-os377_109-0">[110]
 * Thundercat - Used by ShadowClan to describe a ThunderClan cat. Used in Night Whispers.<sup id="cite_ref-om3244_110-0">[111]
 * You fight/hunt like a kittypet! - An expression used to insult or tease a cat who fights/hunts poorly.<sup id="cite_ref-os6171_111-0">[112]
 * Who made dirt in his/her fresh kill/nest?- A phrase to describe a cranky or suddenly moody cat, as used in The Sign of the Moon.<sup id="cite_ref-om4148_112-0">[113]
 * Would've made mousemeat out of you! - To badly injure, rip to shreds. Similar to mousedust. Used by Graypaw in Into the Wild describing how dangerous a fox could be.
 * Frog-dirt and Fish-guts - Used in RiverClan, has the same meaning as thistles and thorns, used in Crookedstar's Promise.<sup id="cite_ref-cp11_113-0">[114]
 * Rabbit-chasers - A less harsh insult used in ShadowClan to describe WindClan. Used by Rowankit in Yellowfang's Secret. <sup id="cite_ref-ys7_114-0">[115]
 * Who ruffled their fur?- A similar way of saying "who got under their skin?" Used by Lionblaze in The Fourth Apprentice.[source?]|undefined
 * Rabbit-brain- An insult that is friendly but harsh. A WindClan version of mouse-brain. Used by Stagpawin Tallstar's Revenge. <sup id="cite_ref-tr58_115-0">[116]
 * Bat-blind- an insult to a cat's eyesight, similar to the phrase "as blind as a bat". Used by Mapleshade in Mapleshade's Vengeance.<sup id="cite_ref-mvchapter_4_116-0">[117]

Living spaces

 * Camp - The place where a Clan makes their permanent home.<sup id="cite_ref-os129_117-0">[118]
 * Leader's den - The den in camp that belongs to the Clan leader.<sup id="cite_ref-os148_118-0">[119]
 * Medicine cat's den - The den in camp that belongs to the Clan's medicine cat and his or her apprentice.<sup id="cite_ref-os1104-105_119-0">[120]  Sometimes referred to as the medicine den.
 * Warriors' den - The den in camp that is shared between the warriors and the deputy of that Clan.<sup id="cite_ref-os1105_120-0">[121]
 * Apprentices' den - The den in camp that is shared between the apprentices of that Clan.<sup id="cite_ref-os153_121-0">[122]
 * Elders' den - The den in camp that is shared between the elders of that Clan.<sup id="cite_ref-os148_118-1">[119]
 * Nursery - The den in camp that is shared by the queens and kits of that Clan.<sup id="cite_ref-os132_23-1">[24]
 * Dirtplace - The place near the camp where cats go to urinate or excrete.
 * Fresh-kill pile - The place, usually in the center of the camp,<sup id="cite_ref-os163_7-1">[8]  where the warriors drop the prey they caught while hunting, so it is easily accessible to all the cats in the Clan.<sup id="cite_ref-os1115_122-0">[123]

Clan ranks

 * Kit - A kitten younger than six moons.<sup id="cite_ref-os115_123-0">[124]
 * Apprentice - A cat at least six moons old, and training to be a warrior (or a medicine cat.)<sup id="cite_ref-os137_124-0">[125]
 * Warrior - A mature cat who has completed his or her warrior training.<sup id="cite_ref-os1272_125-0">[126]  A she-cat is considered a warrior when she is not currently expecting or nursing a tom's kits.<sup id="cite_ref-fqa_126-0">[127]
 * Mentor - A cat who is currently training an apprentice.<sup id="cite_ref-os199_127-0">[128]
 * Queen - A she-cat with kits to take care of or who is pregnant with kits, or stays in the nursery helping other queens even though they have no kits.<sup id="cite_ref-os1153_128-0">[129]  (i.e. Daisy, Ferncloud)
 * Elder - Cats who cannot hunt or fight anymore,<sup id="cite_ref-os149_6-1">[7]  sometimes due to injury (Stonepelt),<sup id="cite_ref-bp170_129-0">[130]  loss of sight (Longtail),<sup id="cite_ref-fq111_130-0">[131]  sickness (Heavystep),<sup id="cite_ref-np4244_131-0">[132]  or are just too old to do their warrior duties. They are treated with great respect in the Clan. The apprentices in the Clan take fresh kill to them, pick out their fleas, and change their bedding.<sup id="cite_ref-po1303_132-0">[133]
 * Medicine cat - A cat who heals injuries and/or illnesses, who is skilled with herbs, leaves and natural cures<sup id="cite_ref-os165_133-0">[134]  and sometimes receives special signs or prophecies from StarClan.<sup id="cite_ref-os14-5_134-0">[135]
 * Deputy - A warrior who is second in command to the leader,<sup id="cite_ref-os141_135-0">[136]  helping the leader in their tasks and replacing them after their death or resignment.<sup id="cite_ref-os150_136-0">[137]  They organize patrols and make reports to the leader,<sup id="cite_ref-os1116_137-0">[138]  and are known to be frequently given apprentices.<sup id="cite_ref-os141_135-1">[136]
 * Leader - A cat who controls the entire Clan.<sup id="cite_ref-os117_27-2">[28]  A leader is granted nine lives by StarClan<sup id="cite_ref-os554_138-0">[139]  so they "can be first in every battle and last to take a piece of fresh-kill"<sup id="cite_ref-fq317_139-0">[140]  basically giving them extra time to serve and lead their Clan.