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lycanthrope

American

[lahy-kuhn-throhp, lahy-kan-throhp] / ˈlaɪ kənˌθroʊp, laɪˈkæn θroʊp /

noun

a person affected with lycanthropy.
a werewolf or alien spirit in the physical form of a bloodthirsty wolf.

lycanthrope British

/ ˈlaɪkənˌθrəʊp, laɪˈkænθrəʊp /

noun

a werewolf
psychiatry a person who believes that he is a wolf

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Etymology

Origin of lycanthrope

1615–25; < Greek lykánthrōpos wolf-man, equivalent to lýk ( os ) wolf + ánthrōpos man

Example Sentences

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A sometimes-friendly lycanthrope, Russell joined up with other Marvel horror characters to form the Legion of Monsters appearing in various comics on and off since 1976 to fight evil.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2022

Anthony Bajon is endearing as the sudden lycanthrope of the title.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021

A young man in a rural French village lets his inner lycanthrope out in the imported 2020 horror comedy “Teddy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021

It’s just a shame that a hungry lycanthrope puts a crimp in their travel plans.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2019

There is aversion to life—in this music he is a true lycanthrope.

From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James

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