ghoul: Meaning and Definition of

ghoul

Pronunciation: (gl), [key]
— n.
  1. an evil demon, originally of Oriental legend, supposed to feed on human beings, and especially to rob graves, prey on corpses, etc.
  2. a grave robber.
  3. a person who revels in what is revolting.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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