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Eblis

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Eb·lis  (bls)
n. Mythology
The principal evil spirit or devil of Islamic mythology.
Eblis [ˈɛblɪs]
n
(Myth & Legend / Non-European Myth & Legend) the chief evil jinni in Islamic mythology
[Arabic Iblīs, from Greek diabolos slanderer, devil]
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Noun1.eblis - (Islam) the principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology
Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
djinn, djinni, djinny, genie, jinnee, jinni - (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
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