ghoul vs graverobber what difference
what is difference between ghoul and graverobber
English
Alternative forms
- ghole
Etymology
From Persian غول (ğul) from Arabic غُول (ḡūl). Compare French goule, of the same origin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡuːl/, /ɡʊəl/
- Rhymes: -uːl
Noun
ghoul (plural ghouls)
- (mythology, Muslim demonology) A demon said to feed on corpses.
- A graverobber.
- A person with an undue interest in death and corpses, or more generally in things that are revolting and repulsive.
- (derogatory, slang) A person with a callous or uncaring attitude to human life and suffering, particularly when prioritising economic concerns.
Derived terms
- ghoulish
Related terms
- (demon) algol
- (graverobber) resurrection man, resurrectionist, body snatcher
Descendants
- Portuguese: ghoul
Translations
Related terms
- jinn
- jann
- nasnas
- shaitan
- angel
Anagrams
- Lough, lough
Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from English ghoul, from Persian غول (ğul).
Noun
ghoul m (plural ghouls)
- (mythology, folklore) ghoul (a spirit said to feed on corpses)
English
Alternative forms
- grave robber
Etymology
grave + robber
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/
- (US) enPR: grāvʹräb’ər, IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/
Noun
graverobber (plural graverobbers)
- One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.
Synonyms
- bodysnatcher
- resurrectionist
Translations
See also
- ghoul
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