"shapechanger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shapechangers [plural]
Etymology: From 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, Shapeshifters, Stock characters
    Sense id: en-shapechanger-en-noun-JVrHYfJ2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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