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werelion

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈwɪəlaɪən/
  • UK: /ˈwɛəlaɪən/
  • US: /ˈwɛɹlaɪən/
  • US: /ˈwɪɹlaɪən/

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noun

Meaning 1

A shapeshifter who can change between lion and human form.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From were- + lion.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: lion-garou — shapeshifter assuming the shape of a lion
  • Japanese: ライオン人間 (raion ningen) — shapeshifter assuming the shape of a lion
  • Polish: lwołak — shapeshifter assuming the shape of a lion