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wolf-child

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A human child that has been raised by wolves from infancy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: feral child, wild child

2

noun

Meaning 2

A being that is part wolf, part child.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fantasy, human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A baby or young wolf.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literary

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wolf cub, wolfkin, wolfling, wolf whelp

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: ludzkie szczenię — human child raised by wolves
  • Portuguese: criança-lobo — human child raised by wolves