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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LYCANTHROPE

Via New Latin, from Greek lukanthrōpos, from lukos wolf + anthrōpos man.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LYCANTHROPE

lycanthrope  [ˈlaɪkənˌθrəʊp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LYCANTHROPE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lycanthrope is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LYCANTHROPE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lycanthrope

Werewolf

A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope, is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or a therianthropic hybrid wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction. Early sources for belief in lycanthropy are Petronius and Gervase of Tilbury. The werewolf is a widespread concept in European folklore, existing in many variants which are related by a common development of a Christian interpretation of underlying Indo-European mythology which developed during the medieval period. From the early modern period, werewolf beliefs also spread to the New World with colonialism. Belief in werewolf develops parallel to the belief in witches, in the course of the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. Like the witchcraft trials as a whole, the trial of supposed werewolves emerges in what is now Switzerland in the early 15th century and spreads throughout Europe in the 16th, peaking in the 17th and subsiding by the 18th century.

Definition of lycanthrope in the English dictionary

The definition of lycanthrope in the dictionary is a werewolf. Other definition of lycanthrope is a person who believes that he is a wolf.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LYCANTHROPE


allotrope
ˈæləˌtrəʊp
azeotrope
əˈziːəˌtrəʊp
dragrope
ˈdræɡˌrəʊp
grope
ɡrəʊp
headrope
ˈhedˌrəʊp
heliotrope
ˈhiːlɪəˌtrəʊp
leg-rope
lɛɡ rəʊp
misanthrope
ˈmɪzənˌθrəʊp
phalarope
ˈfæləˌrəʊp
philanthrope
ˈfɪlənˌθrəʊp
pyrope
ˈpaɪrəʊp
rheotrope
ˈriːəˌtrəʊp
rope
rəʊp
thaumatrope
ˈθɔːməˌtrəʊp
thixotrope
ˈθɪksəˌtrəʊp
tightrope
ˈtaɪtˌrəʊp
towing-rope
ˌtəʊɪŋˈrəʊp
towrope
ˈtəʊˌrəʊp
trope
trəʊp
zoetrope
ˈzəʊɪˌtrəʊp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LYCANTHROPE

lyam
lyase
Lyautey
lycanthropic
lycanthropist
lycanthropy
Lycaon
Lycaonia
lyceum
lych gate
lychee
lychgate
lychnis
lychnoscope
Lycia
Lycian
Lycopene
lycopod
lycopodium

WORDS THAT END LIKE LYCANTHROPE

bell rope
bungee rope
Central Europe
Conventional Forces in Europe
Council of Europe
East Europe
Eastern Europe
Europe
guide rope
guy rope
jump rope
jumping rope
leg rope
Manila rope
Manilla rope
money for old rope
skip rope
skipping-rope
the rope
wire rope

Synonyms and antonyms of lycanthrope in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lycanthrope» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LYCANTHROPE

Find out the translation of lycanthrope to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lycanthrope from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lycanthrope» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

狼人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

licántropo
570 millions of speakers

English

lycanthrope
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

lycanthrope
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

lycanthrope
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ликантропом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

licantropo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lycanthrope
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lycanthrope
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lycanthrope
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lycanthrope
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オオカミ人間
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lycanthrope
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lycanthrope
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Lycanthrope
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சூனியக்காரியின் ஓநாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लकेन्थ्रॉप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lycanthrope
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

licantropo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

likantrop
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лікантроп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lycanthrope
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lycanthrope
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lycanthrope
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lycanthrope
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lycanthrope
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lycanthrope

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LYCANTHROPE»

The term «lycanthrope» is normally little used and occupies the 113.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LYCANTHROPE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lycanthrope» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lycanthrope» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lycanthrope

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LYCANTHROPE»

Discover the use of lycanthrope in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lycanthrope and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lycanthrope
Are Lycanthropes real or imagined? Is true Madness incarnate or created? Elena Jobe, a beautiful emerald-eyed Parapsychologist, has researched this phenomenon and works with Dr. Luna to find the real killer.
Justin Petrillo, 2004
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Legends of the Lycanthrope - Tales of Terror and Historical ...
A fascinating collection of short stories and historical documents exploring the myth and legend of the Werewolf in European culture. With Contributions from Eric Stenbock, Frederick Marryat and Montague Summers
Various, 2011
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Robinson Crusoe: Go to Sea
Daniel Defoe's maritime adventures have enthralled readers of all ages. The Short Tales Classic brings Robinson Crusoe's introduction to the sea to life for even the youngest audience. Blue level for transitional readers.
Daniel Defoe, 2010
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Confessions Of A Lycanthrope
Gene L. Edwards. “Do you think you are evil?” “I don't know,” I answered. “I sometimes feel evil. I must be—I killed a family.” “Well, unfortunately for those of us who are less than evil, there is no exemption from the guilt and depression that ...
Gene L. Edwards
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Champavert: Immoral Tales
Here are seven classic tales of horror, fantasy, and the twistings of fate, including the final story, "Champavert, the Lycanthrope," translated from the French for the very first time by the well-known fantastist and critic, Brian ...
Petrus Borel the Lycanthrope, 2013
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Out for Blood
Special Attack: An undead lycanthrope retains the base creature's special attacks and gains those described below. Saves have a DC of 10 + 1/2 undead lycanthrope's HD + undead lycanthrope's Cha modifier unless noted below. Animal ...
E. W. Morton, Bastion Press, 2003
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Immortal Lycanthropes
It is shameful that humans can be so cruel, and it is shameful that humans can be so ugly." So begins the incredible story of Myron Horowitz, a disfigured thirteen-year-old just trying to fit in at his Pennsylvania school.
Hal Johnson, 2012
8
Lycanthrope
Long have legends across the world told the tales of shapeshiftersabeings who could change from human form into that of a beast.
Robert Soderberg, 2006
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How to Be a Werewolf: The Claws-on Guide for the Modern ...
Learn about werewolves, the different kinds there are, what werewolves like to do, and how to live successfully as one.
Serena Valentino, 2011
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Crackers for a Lycanthrope
CRACKERS FOR A LYCANTHROPE is compromised of the dated journal entries that the narrator recorded both before & after his bestial conversion. The account chronicled within CRACKER FOR A LYCANTHROPE is both graphic & poetic.
Robert Hoff, Jamie Curtis, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LYCANTHROPE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lycanthrope is used in the context of the following news items.
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Allow Dylan Sprayberry To Give You The Perfect Summer Playlist …
These days, Liam Dunbar may not be having the easiest time adjusting to his new lycanthrope lifestyle — but the same cannot be said for the ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
2
Summer Jams: Here's Your Very Own 'Teen Wolf' Playlist
But without further ado, here are the music folks' picks (sans any lycanthrope beats) and a Spotify playlist with all of these hits: Embedded from ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
3
Bite Me! Archetypes
Sorcerors can take the new Lycanthrope bloodline – which obviously nets you scaling bite, DR, increased speed, etc. – still, not a good choice ... «NERD TREK, Jul 15»
4
Penny Dreadful saison 2 : Vanessa contre le diable (Spoilers)
... Talbot faisant de lui un membre de la famille de Lawrence Talbot, le lycanthrope introduit dans le film Le Loup-Garou sorti en 1941. «Brain Damaged, Jul 15»
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The 13 Most Terrifying Moments From 'Teen Wolf''s Double Premiere
... when the new kid in town donned his black wolf body in order to come after Liam and Mason. Amen to Liam and his lycanthrope-fast reflexes! «MTV.com, Jul 15»
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'Penny Dreadful' Season Finale Shakes Up Showtime's Gothic …
... Lawrence Talbot – “Lawrence Talbot” being the tortured lycanthrope played by Lon Chaney Jr. in the 1941 monster classic “The Wolfman.”. «Variety, Jul 15»
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Pilgrimage has become a huge business in government — Adejuwon
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) literarily lycanthrope itself under a self centered Director General who amassed so much wealth ... «Gbooza, Jul 15»
8
Image Entertainment's Werewolf Is 'Uncaged'
It looks like fans of Late Phases have another Lycanthrope horror movie to look forward to! Brooke & Will Blair (aka the Blair Brothers) will ... «Bloody Disgusting, Jul 15»
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Beacon Hills Newbie: Can The 'Teen Wolf' Pack Trust Theo?
But then again, there's something about the lycanthrope's smile that seems off, almost as if he's hiding something. theo. What do YOU think? «MTV.com, Jun 15»
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Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: Red Riding Hood One-Shot Review
Since the fall of HiboCorp, Britney Waters — ninja, psychologist, and lycanthrope — has carved out a (relatively) quiet life for herself as a Los ... «The Fandom Post, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Lycanthrope [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lycanthrope>. Apr 2024 ».
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