lougarou

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French loup-garou (“werewolf”). Compare English loogaroo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /luɡawu/

Noun

lougarou

  1. werewolf
  2. devil
  3. sorcerer

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French loup-garou.

Noun

lougarou

  1. werewolf

References

  • Baker, Philip; Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. (1987), Diksiyoner kreol morisyeṅ [Mauritian Creole Dictionary] (in French and English), Paris: L'Harmattan, →ISBN

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

From French loup-garou.

Noun

lougarou

  1. werewolf
  2. womaniser

References

  • D'Offay, Danielle; Lionnet, Guy (1982), Diksyonner kreol-franse [Creole-French Dictionary] (in French), Hamburg: Buske, →ISBN
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