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ghoulie

noun ghou·lie \ˈgü-lē\

Definition of GHOULIE

: ghoul 1

First Known Use of GHOULIE

1928

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Synonyms: cacodemon, devil, fiend, ghost, ghoul, demon, imp, shaitan

Rhymes with GHOULIE

bluely, coolie, coolly, coulee, muley, newly, ruly, stoolie, Thule, truly, tule

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