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Ghoul

Definition:

A ghoul refers to a folklore creature or an evil supernatural being often associated with graveyards and consuming human flesh.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. One who eats human flesh.
2. An evil creature or demonic being.
3. In popular culture, a ghoul can refer to a fictional monster or a type of undead creature.

Usages:

Popular:

1. He was trembling in fear as he heard the tales of flesh-eating ghouls lurking in the abandoned graveyard.

2. The movie depicted ghouls as terrifying creatures that rise from the dead and feast on the living.

Local:

1. In local folklore, ghouls are believed to haunt the streets at night, preying on unsuspecting victims.

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