werewolf

/ˈwɛrwʊlf/
noun
  1. A person who is said to transform into a wolf or wolf-like creature, especially during a full moon, in folklore and fiction.
    • She read a scary story about a werewolf that haunted the forest near the village.
    • The legend says the werewolf only changes shape when the moon is full.
    • In the movie, the hero discovers he is a werewolf and must learn to control his transformation.
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