Meaning of churel | Babel Free
t͡ʃʊˈɹeɪlDefinitions
In Hindu folklore, the ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, pregnancy; or a witch.
Examples
“As a churel she now prowls about the neighbourhood with her child in her arms.”
“The Churel, or woman dying in chold-birth, has been mentioned elsewhere.”
“He talked in whispers, and with the utmost respect⟳, of the churel that might be listening overhead.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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