noun
- plural of afreet; powerful evil demons or spirits in Arabian and Muslim mythology
Usage: mythology
Examples
- The ancient tale spoke of afreets that could grant wishes but at a terrible price.
- In Arabian folklore, afreets are among the most feared supernatural beings.
- The storyteller described how the hero battled fierce afreets in the desert.
- According to legend, afreets possess great magical powers and cunning intelligence.
- The lamp was said to contain not genies, but malevolent afreets.
- Medieval texts often warned travelers about encounters with afreets in remote places.