werewolf

Meanings

• noun

  A mythical or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or wolves.

  - "The werewolf howled at the full moon."
  - "In some myths, werewolves were believed to be cursed humans."
  - "Legend has it that a bite from a werewolf can turn a person into one."

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Synonyms

lycanthrope , man-wolf , wolfman

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with werewolf
wolf , dolf , olf , calf , half , self , elf , helf

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Variants

List of all variants of werewolf that leads to same result
werewolf , werewolves

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Etymology

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The term 'werewolf' originated from the Old English words 'were' meaning man and 'wulf' meaning wolf.

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Trivia

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1. Werewolves have been depicted in various cultures throughout history, including Ancient Greece, Rome, and Norse mythology.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'werewolf' was in Old French in the 15th century.

3. In some myths, werewolves were believed to be able to transform other people into werewolves by biting them.

4. Werewolves are often portrayed as being afraid of silver, which is said to repel them.

5. In some legends, werewolves were believed to be able to be killed only by a silver bullet or a stake through the heart.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lycanthropy: A mythological condition in which a person is transformed into a wolf or other animal.

2. Shapeshifter: A creature or person with the ability to change its shape or form.

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Culture

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In folklore and mythology, werewolves are often depicted as humanoid figures with supernatural powers, including heightened senses, strength, and agility. They are typically associated with the full moon and are believed to lose their human form and take on their wolf form during this time. Werewolves have appeared in various forms of literature, art, music, and film, and continue to be a popular cultural icon.

How to Memorize "werewolf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person transforming into a wolf under the full moon.
   - Visualize the features of a werewolf, such as sharp teeth, fur, and claws.
   - Think of the werewolf as a human with wolf features.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the werewolf with the full moon.
   - Think of the werewolf as a human with the ability to turn into a wolf.
   - Associate the werewolf with the forest and nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'werewolf' as 'man-wolf'.
   - Create a mnemonic sentence such as 'Werewolves are humans who run in wolf packs'.
   - Use the acronym W.A.R.E.W.O.L.F to remember the definition: Were = human, Are = able to transform, Wolf = into a wolf.

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