lycanthrope
/ˈlaɪkənˌθroʊp/
noun
- A person who is believed to be able to turn into a wolf, especially in folklore or horror stories.
- The old village legend tells of a lycanthrope that roams the forest during the full moon.
- In the movie, the main character discovers he is a lycanthrope after being bitten by a wolf.
- Many fantasy books feature a lycanthrope as a tragic hero struggling with their dual nature.