Faerie
Faerie noun - An imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers.
Usage example: in ancient folklore faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings who could wreak havoc on the lives of humans
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Ghoul and faerie are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ghoul" instead a noun "Faerie".
Nearby Word: faery
Ghoul
Ghoul noun - An evil spirit.
Usage example: in Arabic folklore, ghouls could change their shapes but had one unchanging feature: donkey's hooves for feet
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Nearby Word: ghoulish
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- And a somewhat more literal example in the "ice-ghoul" (actually a faerie held captive by chains of magical ice) in "The Demon Crown".
Source: Literature / The Wulf Archives
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