Definition: The word "wolverine" was coined by the author of the book The Wolf Man, Edgar Rice Burroughs (1873-1946). This term refers to a wolf-like creature that was featured in several stories and novels written by Burroughs. In his books, "War of the Worlds", "The Silver Hammer", "Xanadu" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still", the wolf-like creature called the "Wolverine" appears frequently. The word is often used to describe the kind of creature that burro-worms (or werewolves) are like, as they have long white fur with dark eyes. In addition, the term "wolf-man" refers to a person who has been trained to be an abomination or monster, such as the character of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula". The wolf-like creature is often associated with the Devil and other supernatural entities. The word "Wolverine" comes from the Latin word "wolverin" which means "wolf" or "wild beast", and has been used to describe various animal characteristics such as wolves, lions, tigers, etc., over time. In summary, "wolverine" refers to a wolf-like creature, typically associated with the Devil, in the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The term was coined by Burroughs and is often used in stories where the character has long white fur and dark eyes resembling those of a wolf or werewolf.

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