ghoulishly

Variant of ghoul

ghoul definition

ghoul (go̵̅o̅l)

noun

  1. Muslim Folklore an evil spirit that robs graves and feeds on the flesh of the dead
  2. a person who robs graves
  3. a person who derives pleasure from loathsome acts or things

Etymology: Ar ghūl, demon of the desert < ghāla, to seize

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