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ghoul
[ gool ]
noun
- an evil demon, originally of Muslim legend, supposed to feed on human beings, and especially to rob graves, prey on corpses, etc.
- a grave robber.
- a person who revels in what is revolting.
ghoul
/ É¡³Ü˱ô /
noun
- a malevolent spirit or ghost
- a person interested in morbid or disgusting things
- a person who robs graves
- (in Muslim legend) an evil demon thought to eat human bodies, either stolen corpses or children
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of ghoul1
First recorded in 1780–90, ghoul is from the Arabic word ²µ³óÅ«±ô
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51³Ô¹Ï 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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