Ghoul Definition

go͝ol
ghouls
noun
ghouls
An evil spirit that robs graves and feeds on the flesh of the dead.
Webster's New World
In popular folklore, an undead or subhuman being, especially one that eats human flesh.
American Heritage
A person who robs graves.
Webster's New World
A grave robber.
American Heritage
A person who derives pleasure from morbid or revolting acts or things.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Ghoul

Noun

Singular:
ghoul
Plural:
ghouls

Origin of Ghoul

  • Persian غول (ğul) — an imaginary sylvan demon, supposed to devour men and animals. Cognate to Arabic غول and French goule.

    From Wiktionary

  • Arabic ġūl from ġāla to seize, snatch ġwl in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Arabic ġūl from ġāla to seize, snatch ġwl in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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