"shapechanger" meaning in All languages combined

See shapechanger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: shapechangers [plural]
Etymology: shape + changer Etymology templates: {{compound|en|shape|changer}} shape + changer Head templates: {{en-noun}} shapechanger (plural shapechangers)
  1. A creature that can supernaturally change its physical form. Categories (topical): Fictional abilities, Stock characters
    Sense id: en-shapechanger-en-noun-JVrHYfJ2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Shapeshifters

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for shapechanger meaning in All languages combined (1.4kB)

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