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noun 
  1. (mythology) The act of shape-shifting between the form of a man (human being) and a wolf, often done during a full moon, according to legend.
  2. A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
Translations: 
  • German: der Lykanthrop
Etymology: From Ancient Greek lykanthropos (), from lykos, wolf, + anthropos man, human


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