efreet
- noun
- /ɪˈfriːt/
- Literature
- In the story, the magician tried to summon an efreet to do his bidding.
Examples
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The ancient tale spoke of an efreet who granted wishes but demanded a heavy price.
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Legends say an efreet can appear in a burst of flames to challenge heroes.
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The efreet appeared in a burst of flames.
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In the story, an efreet grants wishes with a price.
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In the story, the hero battles an efreet that threatens his village with flames.
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According to legend, an efreet can grant wishes but often with a twist that leads to trouble.
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The ancient texts describe the efreet as being made of fire, able to scorch the earth with its presence.
Synonyms
A powerful spirit of fire from Arabic stories and legends
A powerful, dangerous spirit from Arabian stories that is often fiery
Surface Forms
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.