Ghoul Definition & Meaning

ghoul
noun
  1. someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
  2. an evil spirit or ghost

"Ghoul" in song lyrics

See how ghoul is used in real songs:

  • "I'm not a hoblin, a goblin, a ghost, or ghoul"
    Swollen Members — Deep End
  • "I'm not a goblin, a hobbit, a ghost or ghoul"
    Swollen Members — Deep End
  • "kill the brain you kill the ghoul"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with ghoul

Usage tips for "ghoul"

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