vampire

Meanings

• noun

  A mythical being in folklore who subsists by feeding on the vital force of living beings, typically depicted as having fangs, bat wings, and the ability to transform into a bat.

  - "The vampire lurked in the shadows, waiting to prey on unsuspecting victims."
  - "Count Dracula is one of the most famous fictional vampires in literature."
  - "Vampires are often depicted as having superhuman strength and speed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241723"

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Synonyms

hematophagous , hemovore , cadaver sanguine , lamia , nosferatu , vampire bat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vampire
vampire , viper , piper , higher , quiver , liver

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Variants

List of all variants of vampire that leads to same result
vampire , vampires , vampiric , vampirish , vampire bat , vampire bats

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'vampire' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from Eastern European folklore.

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Trivia

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1. Vampires are often depicted as being able to enter a room through a keyhole or an open window.

2. According to some legends, a vampire can be killed by driving a stake through its heart or by exposing it to sunlight.

3. The first known use of the word 'vampire' in English literature was in the poem 'The Vampire' by Lord Byron in 1819.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ghoul: A supernatural being that feeds on human flesh and is often depicted as having a repugnant appearance.

2. Werewolf: A mythical being that transforms into a wolf or wolf-like creature during the full moon.

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Culture

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The vampire is a popular figure in folklore and mythology, with numerous stories and legends about them originating from various cultures around the world. In literature, vampires have been depicted as both monstrous creatures and romantic figures. In popular culture, they have been the subject of numerous films, television shows, and video games.

How to Memorize "vampire"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the definition of a vampire, visualize a creature with fangs, bat wings, and the ability to transform into a bat, feeding on the vital force of living beings.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'vampire', associate it with the image of a creature that feeds on the vital force of living beings and has fangs and bat wings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'vampire', use the mnemonic 'Vampires are creatures that Vamp, or feed, on the vital force of living beings'.

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