loogaroo

noun

loogaroo

noun

Etymology Probably from English loup-garou or its source, French loup-garou (“werewolf”). Compare Haitian Creole lougarou.

1

Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Caribbean A creature of Caribbean mythology similar to a vampire or werewolf.

Related terms
rougarou, soucouyant

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