/ Dictionary / Index G ghoul: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ghoul Pronunciation: (gl), [key] — n. an evil demon, originally of Oriental 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. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: ghoul (Thesaurus) ghost writer ghoulish Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language