wolverine
noun
wol·ver·ine
ˌwu̇l-və-ˈrēn
plural wolverines
1
plural also wolverine
a
: a carnivorous usually solitary mammal (Gulo gulo) of the weasel family of northern forests and associated tundra that is dark brown with a light brown band on each side of the body and is noted for its strength
b
: the fur of the wolverine
2
capitalized
: a native or resident of Michigan
—used as a nickname
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