rougarou

Loanword

Meaning: A French Louisiana werewolf-like creature of Cajun folklore.
Type: Loanword
Used in: Louisiana, Cajun Country
Source: University of Louisiana

What does “rougarou” mean

Rougarou is French Louisiana’s swamp-haunting cousin of the loup-garou: part werewolf, part cautionary tale, part family story. In southern Louisiana, the details shift from place to place, which is exactly how folklore stays alive.

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