pontianak

/pɒntiˈɑːnæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A female spirit from Southeast Asian folklore, often associated with the death of a woman in childbirth.

“The village was said to be haunted by a pontianak who was seeking revenge for her untimely death.”

Synonyms

  • aswang
  • female spirit

Antonyms

  • angel
  • saint