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ghoul

[ gool ]

noun

  1. an evil demon, originally of Muslim legend, supposed to feed on human beings, and especially to rob graves, prey on corpses, etc.
  2. a grave robber.
  3. a person who revels in what is revolting.


ghoul

/ É¡³Ü˱ô /

noun

  1. a malevolent spirit or ghost
  2. a person interested in morbid or disgusting things
  3. a person who robs graves
  4. (in Muslim legend) an evil demon thought to eat human bodies, either stolen corpses or children
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ghoul1

First recorded in 1780–90, ghoul is from the Arabic word ²µ³óÅ«±ô
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ghoul1

C18: from Arabic ²µ³óÅ«±ô, from ²µ³óÄå±ô²¹ he seized
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Moving into senior positions at major studios in film, television and video games, these ghouls seek only to maximize profit.

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These ghouls straddle the line between romance and predation, and Eggers’ Orlok is no different.

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As ghosts and monsters prepare to strike this Halloween, Americans might find that what haunts them most are not the ghouls at the door—it's the price tags at the store.

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Michael Keaton has reprised his role as the titular chaos-causing ghoul in the sequel.

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We approached the lonely inn as ragged ghouls shamble up to a gravekeeper’s door.

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