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wolverine Definition

wol·ver·ine (wo̵ol′vər ēn′, wo̵ol′vər ēn′)

noun pl. -·ines′ or -·ine′

    1. a stocky, ferocious, musteline carnivore (Gulo gulo), with thick fur, found in the N U.S., N Eurasia, and Canada
    2. its fur
  2. ☆ Informal a person born or living in Michigan, called the Wolverine State

Etymology: irreg. dim. < wolf, prob. because of its ferocity

wolverine Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

wild: The game is about a bunch of wild wolverines trying to rescue Junior Wolverine from the clutches of the evil vultures by stealing eggs.

Modifies a noun

return: Wolverine returns to Japan only to get caught in the middle of an ancient war between gods and demons!