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efreet

efreet

9.9
A powerful spirit from Arabic stories that often appears as fire
  • noun
  • /ɪˈfriːt/
  • Literature
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  • In the story, the magician tried to summon an efreet to do his bidding.

Examples

  • The ancient tale spoke of an efreet who granted wishes but demanded a heavy price.

  • Legends say an efreet can appear in a burst of flames to challenge heroes.

  • The efreet appeared in a burst of flames.

  • In the story, an efreet grants wishes with a price.

  • In the story, the hero battles an efreet that threatens his village with flames.

  • According to legend, an efreet can grant wishes but often with a twist that leads to trouble.

  • The ancient texts describe the efreet as being made of fire, able to scorch the earth with its presence.

Synonyms

ifrit
vsefreet
  • Literature
1 9.9

A powerful spirit of fire from Arabic stories and legends

is rooted in Islamic mythology and often also seen as a demon
afreet
vsefreet
  • Literature
9.9

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

is more general and focuses on power and fiery nature rather than clear hostility

Surface Forms

efreet singular
efreets plural

Etymology

The word efreet comes from Arabic ifrit, a name meaning 'strong spirit' or 'demon' often linked with fire. So an efreet in stories is a powerful, fiery magical being that can help or harm people.