ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Churel

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /t͡ʃʊˈɹeɪl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Churel is a noun meaning In Hindu folklore, the ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, pregnancy; or a witch.

Meaning

In Hindu folklore, the ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, pregnancy; or a witch.

Example Sentences

The Churel, or woman dying in chold-birth, has been mentioned elsewhere.
As a churel she now prowls about the neighbourhood with her child in her arms.
He talked in whispers, and with the utmost respect, of the churel that might be listening overhead.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include huldre, crone, vetala, cow-mother, lilith, tlamatlquiticitl.

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