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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

But you know, dear Israfil, that in the interests of art as well as in the interests of science, men are carried away to such an extent that they sometimes forget to be scrupulous.

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

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

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

Come here, dear Israfil," he said obligingly, "and I will show you the beauties of the place.

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

"Stop a minute, Israfil," said the Boy, "and turn your head, Who does it make you think of?"

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

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