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1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Noun

1.2.1 Synonyms
1.2.2 Historical note
1.2.3 Translations
1.2.4 See also

English

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ƿereƿulf, compound of ƿer, man + ƿulf, wolf.

Noun

werewolf (plural werewolves)

  1. (mythology) A person who is transformed into a wolf when there is a full moon.

Synonyms

Historical note

The myth possibly originates from the disease lupus erythematosus, which causes those afflicted to grow extra hair and to shun sunlight. "Lupus" is Latin for "wolf". It is possible that the vampire myth has a similar origin.

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