għul

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic غُول (ḡūl).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔwl/, /awl/
    • IPA(key): /əˤwl/ (archaic)
    • IPA(key): /ɣuːl/ (archaic, rural)

Noun

għul m (plural għewiel, feminine għula)

  1. (current) ogre, ghoul

Usage notes
  • Still common is the name of Nanna Għula, an evil old witch occurring in folktales.

See also
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