werefox

English

Etymology

From were- +‎ fox.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈweə.fɒks/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈweəɹ.fɑks/
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Noun

werefox (plural werefoxes)

  1. (fantasy, mythology) A person who transforms into a fox or foxlike form.
    • 1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 183:
      Lycanthropy also was common, in early times at least, and belief in werewolves and werefoxes existed among all tribe.

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