afreet
- noun
- /əˈfriːt/
- Literature
- The villagers believed a powerful afreet haunted the ruins at night.
Examples
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Legends say an afreet can grant wishes, but always at a terrible price.
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The afreet emerged from the flames, terrifying everyone.
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The ancient tale warned travelers about the dangers of encountering an afreet in the desert.
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In the story, an afreet grants wishes but demands a heavy price.
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In the dark of night, the ancient stories spoke of an afreet rising from the ashes, seeking revenge on those who wronged him.
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The wizard summoned an afreet to do his bidding, unleashing its fiery wrath upon his enemies.
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Legends tell of an afreet that grants wishes but always at a terrible price, instilling fear in the hearts of mortals.
Synonyms
An imaginary being like a dragon or unicorn with magical powers
A powerful spirit of fire from Arabic stories and legends
A powerful spirit from Arabic stories that often appears as fire
A powerful demon from Arabic stories that often causes harm or trouble
Surface Forms
Etymology
Afreet comes from the Arabic 'ifrit', a name for a 'powerful spirit' in old desert stories; think of a fierce genie or demon, and so afreet means a dangerous, supernatural creature.