afreet

noun

ˈa-ˌfrēt

ə-ˈfrēt

variants or afrit

Synonyms of afreet next

next

: a powerful evil jinni, demon, or monstrous giant in Arabic mythology

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Arabic ʽifrīt

First Known Use

circa 1712, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of afreet was circa 1712

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a free hand

afreet

afresh

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“Afreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afreet. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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