"weredolphin" meaning in All languages combined

See weredolphin on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: weredolphins [plural]
Etymology: From were- + dolphin. Etymology templates: {{af|en|were-|dolphin}} were- + dolphin Head templates: {{en-noun}} weredolphin (plural weredolphins)
  1. (rare, fantasy) A shapeshifter that can transform from a human to a dolphin or dolphin-like creature. Tags: rare

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