1a n. a large fur-bearing animal, Gulo luscus, of the northern forests and tundra, noted for its guile and craftiness.
See also: beaver-eater carcajou (def. 1a) glutton Indian devil (def. 1) mountain devil quickhatch skunk-bear wolverine devil
1b n. the valued fur of this animal.
1c n. the flesh of the wolverine used as food.
2 n. in figurative uses, with reference to persons having crafty, destructive, or gluttonous characteristics.