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ghoul

Syllabification: (ghoul)
Pronunciation: /go͞ol/

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Definition of ghoul

noun

  • an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies.
  • a person morbidly interested in death or disaster.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Arabic ġūl, 'a desert demon believed to rob graves and devour corpses'

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