English Explanatory Dictionary

wolverine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulo.
noun
  1. A native or resident of the American state of Michigan.
  2. Someone associated with the University of Michigan, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.

Pronunciation

/ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wolverine.wav /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-wolverine.wav

Word forms

wolverine wolverines wolverene wolvering

Etymology

1619; alteration of earlier wolvering (1574), diminutive of wolver (“ravenous or savage animal; person who behaves like a wolf”) (1593), ultimately from wolf.

Synonyms

carcajou skunk bear glutton quickhatch beaver eater Michigander

Related words

Gulo gulo
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