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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesglotone
Pronunciation / Transliteration: glo-to-ne
"Il glotone è noto per la sua forza e ferocia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A stocky carnivorous mammal (Gulo gulo) of the weasel family, known for its strength and ferocity.
"The wolverine is known for its ability to take down prey much larger than itself." - 2
A fictional character in comic books and films, known for his regenerative healing powers and retractable claws.
"Wolverine is a popular character in the X-Men series, often portrayed as a fierce warrior."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'wolverine' originates from the Middle English word 'wolverin', which is derived from the Old French 'wolverin', meaning 'little wolf'. The word has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to the North American mammal known for its strength and ferocity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wolverine" is said worldwide
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glouton
Transliteration: glou-ton
"Le glouton est connu pour sa force et sa férocité."
Vielfraß
Transliteration: feel-frahs
"Der Vielfraß ist ein starkes und furchtloses Tier."
glotone
Transliteration: glo-to-ne
"Il glotone è noto per la sua forza e ferocia."
glotón
Transliteration: glo-ton
"El glotón es conocido por su fuerza y ferocidad."
glutão
Transliteration: glu-ta-o
"O glutão é conhecido por sua força e ferocidade."
ग्लूटन
Transliteration: gluton
"ग्लूटन अपनी ताकत और क्रूरता के लिए जाना जाता है।"
狼獾
Transliteration: láng huān
"狼獾以其力量和凶猛而闻名。"
글루톤
Transliteration: geuluton
"글루톤은 힘과 잔인함으로 유명합니다."
グリズリー
Transliteration: gurizurī
"グリズリーはその力と凶暴さで知られています。"
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