loup-garou

noun

loup-ga·rou ˌlü-gə-ˈrü

plural loups-garous ˌlü-gə-ˈrü(z)

: werewolf

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old French leu garoul, from leu wolf + garoul werewolf

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of loup-garou was circa 1580

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“Loup-garou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loup-garou. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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