werewolf

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A werewolf is a person who has supernatural powers and can turn into a wolf at certain times. This mythical creature often appears in stories and legends.

The word "werewolf" usually refers to a fictional character or a legend about someone with the ability to transform into a wolf. You might find this term used in books, movies, or TV shows that have fantasy elements. It's not typically something you'd hear about in real life, unless someone is talking about a specific story or folklore from their culture. People might say things like "The new werewolf movie just came out" or "There's a legend about a werewolf living in these woods."

How common is "werewolf"?

Word werewolf is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • (mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to do so during a full moon.

    Example: Near-synonym: dogman

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