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afrit

afrit

9.9
A powerful demon from Arabic stories that often causes harm or trouble
  • noun
  • /æˈfrɪt/
  • Literature
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  • In the story, the hero bravely confronted the fearsome afrit to save his village.

Examples

  • The afrit emerged from the shadows.

  • In the story, the afrit caused chaos in the village.

  • The ancient tale warned travelers about the wrath of an afrit lurking in the ruins.

  • Legends say an afrit can grant wishes, but always at a terrible price.

  • In the story, the hero bravely faced an afrit that threatened his village.

  • The ancient tales warned of the afrit, a creature that could bring disaster if angered.

  • Legends say that an afrit can appear to grant wishes but often with a dangerous twist.

Synonyms

ifrit
vsafrit
  • Literature
1 9.9

A powerful spirit of fire from Arabic stories and legends

is the folklore creature linked more to mischief and general evil than to fire
afreet
vsafrit
  • Literature
9.9

A powerful, dangerous spirit from Arabian stories that is often fiery

is the folklore demon focused on mischief rather than physical fire

Surface Forms

afrit singular
afrits plural

Etymology

Afrit comes from the Arabic word ʿifrit, which means 'a strong spirit' or 'demon' and is a kind of powerful jinn like a dangerous genie. So an afrit today is a very strong, often dangerous supernatural being.