loogaroo

English

Etymology

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

Noun

loogaroo (plural loogaroos)

  1. (mythology, Caribbean) A creature of Caribbean mythology similar to a vampire or werewolf.
    Coordinate term: soucouyant

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