tikoloshe

/tɪˈkɒləʊʃi/

Definitions

1. noun

A mischievous or malevolent spirit from South African folklore, often associated with witchcraft.

“The villagers believed that the strange occurrences in the village were caused by the tikoloshe.”

Synonyms

  • malevolent entity
  • mischievous spirit

Antonyms

  • beneficial spirit
  • guardian angel