Definitions for: Ghoul

[n] an evil spirit or ghost
[n] someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection

Webster (1913) Definition: Ghoul, n. [Per. gh?l an imaginary sylvan demon, supposed
to devour men and animals: cf. Ar. gh?l, F. goule.]
An imaginary evil being among Eastern nations, which was
supposed to feed upon human bodies. [Written also ghole .]
--Moore.

Synonyms: body snatcher, graverobber

See Also: evil spirit, stealer, thief