wolverine

[ wool-vuh-reen, wool-vuh-reen ]

noun

1. Also called carcajou. a stocky, carnivorous North American mammal, Gulo luscus, of the weasel family, having blackish, shaggy hair with white markings.
2. (initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of Michigan (the Wolverine State) (used as a nickname).

wolverine

/ ˈwʊlvəˌriːn /

noun

1. a large musteline mammal, Gulo gulo, of northern forests of Eurasia and North America having dark very thick water-resistant fur Also calledglutton

Word History and Origins

Origin of wolverine¹

1565–75; alteration of earlier wolvering (with -ine ² for -ing ³ ), obscure derivative of wolf

Word History and Origins

Origin of wolverine¹

C16 wolvering, from wolf + -ing ³ (later altered to -ine )

Example Sentences

Superheroes and animation packed a punch for Walt Disney Co. as “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2” propelled the company’s film studio to one of its best fiscal quarters.

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“The Batman” star and the “Deadpool & Wolverine” actor called off their engagement after three years together, according to several reports.

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Harbaugh’s attitude of enthusiasm and gratitude helped carry the Wolverines to the national championship.

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It led Michigan’s national title run in which the Wolverines were the first Football Bowl Subdivision team to hold 15 opponents under 25 points in a single season since Minnesota in 1903.

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Family from his mother’s side live in Michigan and are either Michigan Wolverines or Michigan State Spartans fans.

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