Werelion

//ˈwɛɹlaɪən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A shapeshifter who can change between lion and human form.

    "She dies before Anita can explain that it's unnecessary; but in a scuffle, one of the werelions is mortally wounded, and Anita uses his death to call up her power."

Synonyms

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werewolf

Example

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"She dies before Anita can explain that it's unnecessary; but in a scuffle, one of the werelions is mortally wounded, and Anita uses his death to call up her power."

Etymology

From were- + lion.

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