WOLVERINE

wolverine, carcajou, skunk bear, Gulo luscus

(noun) stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal

glutton, Gulo gulo, wolverine

(noun) musteline mammal of northern Eurasia

Michigander, Wolverine

(noun) a native or resident of Michigan

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

Wolverine (plural Wolverines)

A native or resident of the American state of Michigan.

Someone associated with the University of Michigan, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.

Synonyms

• (native or resident of Michigan): Michigander

Etymology

Noun

wolverine (plural wolverines)

A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulo.

Synonyms

• carcajou, skunk bear, glutton, quickhatch, beaver eater

Source: Wiktionary


Wol`ver*ene", Wol`ver*ine", n. Etym: [From Wolf, with a dim suffix; prob. so called from its supposed wolfish qualities.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The glutton.

2. A nickname for an inhabitant of Michigan. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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