"cynanthrope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cynanthropes [plural]
Etymology: From ancient Greek κύων (dog) + ἄνθρωπος (man) Head templates: {{en-noun}} cynanthrope (plural cynanthropes)
  1. (legend) A being that can shapeshift between human and dog forms. Synonyms: weredog
    Sense id: en-cynanthrope-en-noun-AT6NiPTP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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