wol·ver·ine (w l v -r n , w lv-rn)n. A solitary, burrowing carnivorous mammal (Gulo gulo) of northern forest regions, related to the weasel and having a heavyset body, short legs, dark fur, and a bushy tail. Also called carcajou, glutton, skunk bear. [Probably from wolf.] |
wolverine [ˈwʊlvəˌriːn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large musteline mammal, Gulo gulo, of northern forests of Eurasia and North America having dark very thick water-resistant fur Also called glutton
[C16 wolvering, from wolf + -ing3 (later altered to -ine)]
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| Noun | 1. |  Wolverine - a native or resident of Michigan American - a native or inhabitant of the United States |
| 2. |  wolverine - musteline mammal of northern Eurasia | |
| 3. |  wolverine - stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammalgenus Gulo, Gulo - a genus of Mustelidae |
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