What does GHOUL mean?

Ghoul

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A creature in Arabic folklore that feeds on human flesh; a person who is morbidly interested in death or the dead; a grave robber.

Pronunciations: US: /ɡo͞ol/; UK: /ɡuːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "ghoul" comes from the Arabic word "ghul," which means "to seize." It was introduced to English in the early 18th century by the French writer Antoine Galland, who translated "One Thousand and One Nights." The word has been used in English to refer to a creature in Arabic folklore since the 18th century. It has also been used to refer to a person who is morbidly interested in death or the dead since the 19th century.

Synonyms: Corpse-eater, grave robber, necrophile, undertaker.

Related Words: Ghost, golly, gouge, gourd, gouts.

Example Sentences:

• He was fascinated by the stories of ghouls and other supernatural creatures.
• The grave had been disturbed, and the police suspected that a ghoul had been at work.
• She was a ghoul who enjoyed visiting cemeteries and reading obituaries.
• The undertaker was accused of being a ghoul who stole jewelry from the corpses he prepared for burial.