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ghoul

/ɡuːl/ noun C1
  1. A demon said to feed on corpses.
  2. A graverobber.
  3. A person with an undue interest in death and corpses, or more generally in things that are revolting and repulsive.
  4. A person with a callous or uncaring attitude to human life and suffering, particularly when prioritizing economic concerns. (colloquial)

Plural ghouls

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