Eblis
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Eblis
Arabic Iblīs, from Greek diabolos slanderer, devil
Example Sentences
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Or at least that’s what Eblis Álvarez, an academy-trained Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist wants you to believe with the release of his new album, “Meridian Brothers and El Grupo Renacimiento,” out Friday.
From New York Times
He went on, “Zahhak was such a vile punk murderer that Eblis the devil took notice and came to his court disguised as a cook. He made Zahhak lamb stewed in wine, veal with saffron and garlic, and kebab—all of it was so delicious that Zahhak said, ‘Tell me, strange cook, what gift I can give you and you will have it.’
From Literature
When Eblis walked up and kissed the king on his shoulders, two things happened: The devil disappeared into a sudden burst of smoke, and the king grew two snakes from his shoulders.
From Literature
The erstwhile illuminated theatre is as dark as the Hall of Eblis.
From Project Gutenberg
They conducted us to a vast, dimly lighted chamber with pillars and arches; which might have been the Hall of Eblis.
From Project Gutenberg
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