LYCANTHROPY


Meaning of LYCANTHROPY in English

n. 1 the mythical transformation of a person into a wolf (see also WEREWOLF). 2 a form of madness involving the delusion of being a wolf, with changed appetites, voice, etc.

[ mod.L lycanthropia f. Gk lukanthropia f. lukos wolf + anthropos man ]

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