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Definition of wolverine

wolverine

/ˈwʊl.və.riːn/
wol · ver · ine
Plural:wolverines
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wolverine Lexical Profile

wolverine Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A stocky, ferocious carnivorous mammal (Gulo gulo) of the weasel family, native to the boreal forests, taiga, and tundra of the Northern Hemisphere, renowned for its physical strength out of proportion to its size.

Example

"The wildlife photographer waited for weeks in the freezing taiga to capture an image of a wild wolverine scavenging in the snow."

2

American A native or resident of the US state of Michigan, which is historically nicknamed the Wolverine State.

Example

"As a proud wolverine, she always flew back to Ann Arbor to visit family during the holidays."

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• Nearby Words

wollomombi
wollongong
wolverhampton
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wombat
wongi

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: likely derived from the word 'wolf' via the term 'wolver' (one who behaves like a wolf), combined with the suffix '-ine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wolverine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wolverine
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