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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lycanthropy

/ˈlaɪkənθrəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does lycanthropy mean?

noun

The supposed ability to transform into a wolf or other animal, especially as a mythological or supernatural power. A person who has this supposed ability.

Example

"The villagers believed the stranger was a lycanthrope, a creature with the power to transform into a wolf."

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