Werehuman

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A shapeshifter, generally non-human (especially a wolf), who can assume the form of a human.

    "Zelf said, “I am a werehuman.” She sobbed as though there could be no greater shame on the face of the earth than this. Zev scratched his head. “A werehuman? What on earth is that?” Zelf took off the cowl that covered her face. The beautiful elfin face of a human female looked back at Zev, [...]. The only part of her that remained wolfish were her two furry ears. [...] Zelf said: "I turn into this monster very month - every time the moon hides his face I lose my wolfish loveliness and become this - […]""

Example

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"Zelf said, “I am a werehuman.” She sobbed as though there could be no greater shame on the face of the earth than this. Zev scratched his head. “A werehuman? What on earth is that?” Zelf took off the cowl that covered her face. The beautiful elfin face of a human female looked back at Zev, [...]. The only part of her that remained wolfish were her two furry ears. [...] Zelf said: "I turn into this monster very month - every time the moon hides his face I lose my wolfish loveliness and become this - […]""

Etymology

From were- + human.

Related phrases

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