释义 |
wol·ver·ine noun also wol·ver·ene \|wu̇lvə|rēn\ (-s ; see sense 1) Etymology: alteration of earlier wolvering, probably irregular from wolv- (as in wolves, wolvish) + -ing, n. suffix 1. plural also wolverine a. : a northern No. American carnivorous mammal (Gulo luscus) of the family Mustelidae that resembles and is often considered conspecific with the glutton of Europe, is blackish with a pale forehead and a light band on each side of the body, and is noted for its thievishness, strength, and cunning — called also carcajou b. : the fur of the wolverine 2. usually capitalized : michigander — used as a nickname [wolverine 1a] |