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Definition of werewolf

werewolf

/ˈwɛrˌwʊlf/
were · wolf
Plural:werewolves
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Adjective:werewolfian
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werewolf Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

In folklore and fiction, a human being who transforms, or is capable of transforming, into a wolf or a wolf-like creature, typically under the influence of a full moon.

Example

"European folklore contains numerous tales of villagers attempting to protect their livestock from a roaming werewolf."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'werwulf', a compound of 'wer' (meaning 'man', cognate with Latin 'vir') and 'wulf' (meaning 'wolf'), literally translating to 'man-wolf'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Werewolf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/werewolf
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