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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
Noun
a spirit believed to be responsible for noises and acts of mischief, such as throwing objects about [German 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 → Poltergeist m
poltergeist
n poltergeist [ˈpoltəgaist, (American) ˈpoul-]
a kind of ghost that moves furniture etc.


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