wolverine Definition
wol·ver·ine (wo̵ol′vər ēn′, wo̵ol′vər ēn′)
noun pl. -·ines′ or -·ine′
- a stocky, ferocious, musteline carnivore (Gulo gulo), with thick fur, found in the N U.S., N Eurasia, and Canada
- its fur
- ☆ 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!
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