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Israfil

American  
[iz-ruh-feel] / ˈɪz rəˌfil /

noun

Islamic Mythology.
  1. the angel who will sound the trumpet announcing the end of the world.


Israfil British  
/ ˈɪzrəˌfiːl, ˈɪzrəˌfɛl, ˈɪzrəˌfiːl /

noun

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

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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 left it with Israfil, my fair-haired friend, you know."

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

"Israfil," the Boy said suddenly, leaning forward to look at the book, as if to make sure, and speaking in an awestruck voice—"is that the Bible you were reading?"

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

Israfil had noticed them the last time they rowed down the river.

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

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

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

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