werwolf
definition
a mythological creature capable of transforming into a wolf or having wolf-like characteristics
example
Under the light of the full moon, the village warned its children to stay indoors, fearing that a werwolf lurked in the nearby woods.
synonyms
lycanthropewolfmanshapeshifter
word origin — from Old English 'wer' meaning 'man' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'