Afrits

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Legendary supernatural beings in North African and Middle Eastern folklore believed to possess immense strength or magical abilities ; sometimes described as evil or mischievous spirits often associated with deserts or ruins
2. Mythical entities from Arabian tradition noted for their formidable powers and sometimes malevolent nature ; commonly depicted as spirits dwelling in isolated places or causing chaos
3. Supernatural creatures in Arabic mythology reputed for extraordinary force and magical prowess ; often portrayed as dangerous or cunning spirits haunting remote locations

Etymology: "Afrits" is simply the plural of "afrit," a mythical being from Arabian tradition, typically a powerful and sometimes malevolent spirit that haunts desolate places or stirs up trouble. The singular "afrit" is the form the word takes in English, and the plural follows the ordinary English pattern of adding an "s."

Synonyms: djinn, genie, spirit, jinn