"wechuge" meaning in All languages combined

See wechuge on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (mythology) a demonic cannibal spirit known in North America, which is said to commit murder due to craving humans. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Mythological creatures
    Sense id: en-wechuge-en-noun-086hyUAM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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