Definition of Wolverine

1. Noun. A native or resident of Michigan.

Exact synonyms: Michigander
Generic synonyms: American

2. Noun. Musteline mammal of northern Eurasia.
Exact synonyms: Glutton, Gulo Gulo
Generic synonyms: Mustelid, Musteline, Musteline Mammal

3. Noun. Stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal.
Exact synonyms: Carcajou, Gulo Luscus, Skunk Bear
Generic synonyms: Mustelid, Musteline, Musteline Mammal
Group relationships: Genus Gulo, Gulo

Definition of Wolverine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Wolverine

1. 1. The glutton. 2. A nickname for an inhabitant of Michigan. Origin: From Wolf, with a dim suffix; prob. So called from its supposed wolfish qualities. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wolverine

wollastonites
Wollaston prism
Wollemi pine
wollies
Wollstonecraft
wolly
Wolman's disease
Wolman's xanthomatosis
wolman disease
Wolof
Wolstonian glaciation
wolve
wolved
wolver
wolverine (current term)
wolverine (current term)
wolverines
Wolverine State
wolvers
wolves
wolves
wolving
wolvings
wolvish
wolvish
woman
woman
woman's body
woman's doctor
woman's hat

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