lycanthropy noun. [lʌɪ'kanƟrǝpi] L16.
[mod. Latin lycanthropia from Greek lukanthrōpia, from lukanthrōpos, from lukos wolf + anthrōpos man: see -Y³.]
1. A form of madness in which a person believes himself or herself to be an animal (esp. a wolf) and behaves accordingly. L16.

2. The mythical transformation of a person into a wolf. Also called werewolfery, werewolfism. M19.

■ lycan'thropic adjective of or pertaining to lycanthropy; affected with lycanthropy: E19.

■ lycanthropist noun = LYCANTHROPE E18.

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