ghoul
/ɡuːl/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
A demon said to feed on corpses.
2
A graverobber.
3
A person with an undue interest in death and corpses, or more generally in things that are revolting and repulsive.
4
A person with a callous or uncaring attitude to human life and suffering, particularly when prioritizing economic concerns.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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