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plural ghouls
(mythology, Arabic demonology) A demon said to feed on corpses. quotations
The other chamber had shown a pack of ghouls and witches over-running the world of our forefathers, but this one brought the horror right into our own daily life!.
1927, H.P. Lovecraft, Pickman's Model
From my laboratory in the Castle eastTo the master bedroom, where the vampires feastThe ghouls all came from their humble abodesTo get a jolt from my electrodesThey did the MashThey did the Monster Mash.
1962, “Monster Mash”, Bobby "Boris" Pickett and Lenny Capizzi (lyrics), performed by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers
A graverobber. examples
A person with an undue interest in death and corpses, or more generally in things that are revolting and repulsive. examples
(derogatory, slang) A person with a callous or uncaring attitude to human life and suffering, particularly when prioritizing economic concerns.