'Wolverene' definitions:

Definition of 'Wolverene'

From: GCIDE
  • Wolverene \Wol`ver*ene"\, Wolverine \Wol`ver*ine"\, n. [From Wolf, with a dim suffix; prob. so called from its supposed wolfish qualities.]
  • 1. (Zool.) A carnivorous mammal (Gulo gulo formerly {Gulo luscus}), of the weasel family Mustelidae, about the size of a large badger; called also glutton and carcajou. It is a native of the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 2. A nickname for an inhabitant of Michigan. [U. S.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'wolverene'

From: GCIDE
  • Glutton \Glut"ton\, n. [OE. glotoun, glotun, F. glouton, fr. L. gluto, glutto. See Glut.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. One who eats voraciously, or to excess; a gormandizer. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Fig.: One who gluts himself. [1913 Webster]
  • Gluttons in murder, wanton to destroy. --Granville. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Zool.) A carnivorous mammal (Gulo gulo formerly {Gulo luscus}), of the weasel family Mustelid[ae], about the size of a large badger; called also wolverine, wolverene and carcajou. It was formerly believed to be inordinately voracious, whence the name. It is a native of the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • Glutton bird (Zool.), the giant fulmar ({Ossifraga gigantea}); -- called also Mother Carey's goose, and mollymawk. [1913 Webster]