noun
- a person believed in folklore to transform into a wolf, especially during a full moon
Usage: mythology; folklore
Examples
- The villagers feared the werewolf that roamed the forest at night.
- According to legend, a werewolf returns to human form at dawn.
- The movie featured a terrifying werewolf transformation scene.
- She dressed as a werewolf for the Halloween party.
- Ancient folklore tells of werewolves prowling during full moons.
- The werewolf howled at the moon from the mountaintop.