noun
- plural of werewolf; mythical creatures that are humans who transform into wolves, especially during a full moon
Usage: mythology; folklore
Examples
- The movie featured terrifying werewolves that hunted in packs.
- According to legend, werewolves could only be killed with silver bullets.
- The villagers feared that werewolves roamed the forest at night.
- In many stories, werewolves transform against their will during the full moon.
- The book described werewolves as cursed humans who retained their human intelligence.
- Ancient folklore tells of werewolves that could be cured by certain herbs.