lycanthropy

ly·can·thro·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahy-kan-thruh-pee]
- /laɪˈkæn θrə pi/
- /laɪkˈanθrəpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-kan-thruh-pee]
- /laɪˈkæn θrə pi/

Definitions of lycanthropy word

noun lycanthropy a delusion in which one imagines oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal. 1
noun lycanthropy the supposed or fabled assumption of the appearance of a wolf by a human being. 1
noun lycanthropy The supernatural transformation of a person into a wolf, as recounted in folk tales. 1
noun lycanthropy the supposed magical transformation of a person into a wolf 0
noun lycanthropy a delusion in which a person believes that he is a wolf 0
noun lycanthropy a mental disorder in which one imagines oneself to be a wolf 0

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Origin of lycanthropy

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

From the Greek word lykanthrōpía, dating back to 1575-85. See lycanthrope, -y3

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Parts of speech for Lycanthropy

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lycanthropy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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