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poltergeist

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pol·ter·geist  (pltr-gst)
n.
A ghost that manifests itself by noises, rappings, and the creation of disorder.
[German : poltern, to make noises (from Middle High German boldern) + Geist, ghost (from Middle High German, from Old High German).]
poltergeist [ˈpɒltəˌgaɪst]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) a spirit believed to manifest its presence by rappings and other noises and also by acts of mischief, such as throwing furniture about
[from German, from poltern to be noisy + Geist ghost]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.poltergeist - a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder
ghost - the visible disembodied soul of a dead person
Translations
poltergeist [ˈpɔːltəgaɪst] N → duende m
poltergeist [ˈpɒltərgaɪst] n → esprit m frappeur
poltergeist
n → Poltergeist m, → Klopfgeist m
poltergeist [ˈpɒltəˌgaɪst] n → poltergeist m inv
poltergeist
n poltergeist [ˈpoltəgaist, (American) ˈpoul-]
a kind of ghost that moves furniture etc. poltergeist 장난꾸러기 요정


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