wolverines
(noun)
ˈwu̇l-və-ˌrēnz
Definitions
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A carnivorous mammal (Gulo gulo) of the family Mustelidae, found in northern forests and tundra and known for its strength and ferocity.
A phantom of the frost-kissed north, where whispers of wind dare not challenge its unyielding spirit, the wolverine prowls with the heart of a tempest.Example: Wolverines are known for their ability to kill prey much larger than themselves.
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A nickname for athletic teams representing the University of Michigan.
Champions draped in blue and gold, these Wolverines carve legends in the echoes of roaring crowds and the glory of relentless battles won.Example: The Wolverines won the championship game last night.
Origin
1650–60; alteration of wolvering, equivalent to wolver (short for wolvering, equivalent to -ine -ine) + -ine noun suffix.
Synonyms
glutton, carcajou