lycanthrope

UK
/laɪˈkænθrəʊp/
US
/laɪˈkænθroʊp/

Translations

lycanthropenoun
lycanthropes
pl
UK
/laɪˈkænθrəʊp/
US
/laɪˈkænθroʊp/
The movie featured a lycanthrope who transformed during the full moon.
В фильме был ликантроп, который превращался во время полнолуния.
lycanthropeadjective
more lycanthrope
Comp.
most lycanthrope
Super.
UK
/laɪˈkænθrəʊp/
US
/laɪˈkænθroʊp/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "lycanthrope lore"; functions as an adjective although morphologically a noun.

Definitions

lycanthropenoun
A person who is believed to be able to transform into a wolf or to possess characteristics of a wolf, often associated with folklore and mythology.
The villagers were terrified of the lycanthrope that was rumored to roam the woods during the full moon.
lycanthropeadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or involving a lycanthrope or lycanthropy.
The film is filled with lycanthrope legends and eerie transformations.