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wolverine

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Noun — A stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.

Etymology

From an earlier form "wolvering", ultimately based on wolf, reflecting the animal's fierce, wolf-like reputation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wolverine” mean?

The word “wolverine” means a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size. In plain terms, a tough, weasel-family predator, or (capitalized) a nickname for people from Michigan.

How do you pronounce “wolverine”?

“Wolverine” is pronounced WUUL-vuh-reen (/ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “wolverine” in a sentence?

Here is “wolverine” used in a sentence: “The wolverine dragged a carcass twice its own weight across the snow.”

What part of speech is “wolverine”?

“Wolverine” is a noun.

Is “wolverine” a common word?

“Wolverine” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “wolverine” have?

“Wolverine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stocky, powerful, solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) related to weasels, known for its strength and aggression relative to its size.

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