Israfil

American

[iz-ruh-feel] / ˈɪz rəˌfil /

noun

Islamic Mythology.

the angel who will sound the trumpet announcing the end of the world.

Israfil British

/ ˈɪzrəˌfiːl, ˈɪzrəˌfɛl, ˈɪzrəˌfiːl /

noun

Koran the archangel who will sound the trumpet on the Day of Judgment, heralding the end of the world

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Israfil

He took us to a meeting at the Bangladesh parliament with Israfil Alam, who is a member of parliament and chairman of the Standing Committee of Labour and Employment.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2010

I did last night, and came upon—oh, Israfil, the grand simplicity of it all! the wonderful solemn earnestness!

From The Heavenly Twins by Madame Sarah Grand

"You will be one of the beauties when you come out, dear Israfil," he said.

From The Heavenly Twins by Madame Sarah Grand

"But your money, Israfil," the Boy said impatiently; "what did you do with that?"

From The Heavenly Twins by Madame Sarah Grand

But, Israfil, you will certainly be the rage.

From The Heavenly Twins by Madame Sarah Grand

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