loogaroo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A creature of Caribbean mythology similar to a vampire or werewolf.

Word forms

loogaroo loogaroos

Etymology

Probably from English loup-garou or its source, French loup-garou (“werewolf”). Compare Haitian Creole lougarou.

Related words

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