grimalkin

/ˈɡrɪməlˌkɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A cat, especially a black cat, often considered to be unlucky or malevolent in folklore.

“The old woman was said to have a grimalkin as her familiar spirit.”

Synonyms

  • black cat
  • familiar
  • feline

Antonyms

  • benign spirit
  • lucky cat